Hybrid Technician, Telecommunications

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.•Frisco, TX

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Hybrid Technician in our Frisco office. Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience with creating plan and profile drawings.
Knowledge of standard drafting techniques, technical standards, and established procedures used to support the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects
Skills in using industry-standard engineering and drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, etc.) to prepare technical drawings, document work, and communicate project information effectively.
Ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, and standard office software to compile data, support technical documentation, and assist with reporting and recordkeeping.

Nice To Haves

General understanding and practical experience; capable of working independently with growing efficiency.

Responsibilities

Work independently to support Project Managers, Project Engineers and Designers with technical design tasks for various projects.
Utilize engineering and drafting software to complete assignments, such as generating plan and profile drawings to include cross-sections, underground utilities, etc. from survey files and/or record drawings.
Complete redline markups and accurately incorporates review comments with minimal supervision.
Prepare intermediate manual or computer-aided design drawings, cost estimates, bills of materials, plus required documents and reports for construction and maintenance projects.
Interpret survey notes, utility records, and civil plans to create accurate base drawings.
Perform standard calculations, including elevations, grades, utility dimensions, and material quantities.
Support collection of field data or utility record information when required.
Apply and follow QA/QC procedures consistently.
Identify potential errors or inconsistencies and correct them proactively.
Maintain compliance with company standards and safety requirements.
Work with supervisor, project manager, mentors, and various internal personnel to complete assignments within discipline and other disciplines.
Serve as a resource to the design staff on matters concerning drafting practices and procedures.
Develop skills in interpreting survey data, utility records, and engineering plans.
Work with internal clients daily, problem solve minor issues and escalate concerns when needed.
Apply the client’s standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, and procedures and/or appropriate industry standards in preparing layouts.
Conduct site surveys, walk-outs, and field verifications to capture accurate route, pole, structure, and right-of-way conditions.
Collect field data including measurements, GPS coordinates, photos, pole loading conditions, existing utility attachments, and make-ready requirements.
Identify field constraints—obstructions, conflicts, access limitations, and environmental considerations—that affect constructability and route selection.
Verify existing infrastructure (conduit, handholes, vaults, pedestals, aerial strand) against records and flag discrepancies.
Provide on-site design support and clarification to construction and splicing crews during project implementation.
Perform field redlines and capture as-built conditions for incorporation into final design documentation.
Develop detailed outside plant designs using GIS, CAD, and asset management tools (e.g., 3-GIS, OSPI/IQGeo, VETRO FiberMap, AutoCAD, MicroStation).
Translate field-collected data into accurate, constructable construction drawings, route maps, and permit exhibits.
Incorporate network topology considerations such as feeder/distribution segmentation, splitter hierarchy, fiber counts, and redundancy into the physical design.
Design-to-build conformance: Compare as-built field conditions against the approved design to confirm routes, structures, fiber counts, and hardware placement were built as engineered.
Splice and connectivity verification: Validate splice points, splice enclosures, fiber assignments, and port/splitter connectivity against the design and splice schematics.
Continuity and integrity checks: Coordinate with or review results from OTDR traces, power meter readings, and continuity testing to confirm fiber integrity, acceptable loss budgets, and end-to-end connectivity.
Documentation reconciliation: Reconcile field redlines, test results, and as-built data; update GIS and design records so the documented network reflects the physical build.
Discrepancy resolution: Identify, document, and track build deviations or defects; coordinate corrective action with construction and splicing crews and confirm resolution.
Closeout support: Compile verified as-built packages, test documentation, and conformance records for client acceptance and project handoff.