OSP CAD Designer

Tower Engineering Professionals•Charlotte, NC

21d•Onsite

About The Position

TEP is looking for a full-time OSP CAD Designer to join our growing Charlotte, NC office. In this role, you’ll be an essential part of our engineering team, creating construction-ready drawings for utility and telecommunications projects. If you have a strong background in AutoCAD and a sharp eye for design detail, we’d love to hear from you. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

2+ years of experience using AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D is a plus
Strong understanding of CAD principles including layers, scales, viewports, and x-references
Prior experience with fiber, small cell, or DAS projects is preferred but not required
Working knowledge of public ROWs, utility easements, and common infrastructure layouts
Familiarity with GIS platforms like QGIS or ArcGIS is preferred , but not required
Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction drawings accurately
Comfortable prioritizing tasks across multiple deadlines and projects
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and on a team
Must be willing and able to travel up to 20% for field visits and coordination meetings
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (past 5 years)
Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with fiber, small cell, or DAS projects is preferred but not required
Familiarity with GIS platforms like QGIS or ArcGIS is preferred , but not required
Candidates with backgrounds in Drafting & Design Technology , Civil Engineering , Electronic Engineering , or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Work directly with project engineers to produce high-quality construction drawings for utility infrastructure
Plan and prepare detailed layouts based on engineering sketches, notes, and field data
Research applicable codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements to ensure compliance
Gather and import land base data and utility as-builts (e.g., shapefiles) for use in design
Create permit drawings, utility schematics, and as-built documentation
Maintain organized records of all drawing revisions, project files, and submittals
Submit encroachment and specialty permits to cities, counties, and railroads (e.g., CSX, NSRR)
Input as-built information into client mapping and records systems
Participate in field visits as needed to gather project-specific design information
Assist with maintaining project schedules and staying within task-level budgets
Perform additional duties as assigned by the project manager