Telecom CAD Designer

Olsson • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

As a Telecom CAD Technician with Olsson’s Telecom BAU and Long-Haul group, you will support engineering and design activities associated with expanding and maintaining telecommunications network infrastructure. You will assist with preparing fiber optic design plans, permit exhibits, engineering drawings, and project documentation, working closely with engineers, project managers, designers, and permitting staff.

You will review and incorporate field data, redlines, GIS/KMZ files, utility information, survey data, and client requirements into accurate CAD deliverables. You will help prepare permit plan sets and supporting exhibits for agency approvals and support quality control reviews to ensure drawings meet client and Olsson standards. Successful candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and interested in developing a career in telecommunications engineering and design.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience with CAD-related software; AutoCAD experience is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering markups, maps, utility records, survey information, and GIS/KMZ data.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate plan sets and exhibits.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• GIS-related software experience; ESRI product experience is preferred but not required.
• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Bluebeam and Smartsheet experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fiber optic design plans, permit exhibits, engineering drawings, and project documentation.
• Review and incorporate field data, redlines, GIS/KMZ files, utility information, survey data, and client requirements into CAD deliverables.
• Prepare permit plan sets and supporting exhibits for agency approvals.
• Support quality control reviews to ensure drawings meet client and Olsson standards.
• Produce accurate, organized CAD drawings with minimal drafting errors.
• Follow Olsson and client-specific CAD standards, templates, layer management requirements, and file organization procedures.
• Prepare and revise telecommunications plan sheets, permit exhibits, alignment drawings, right-of-way exhibits, and engineering design documents.
• Incorporate redlines and quality control comments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate proactively when information is missing or clarification is needed.
• Maintain awareness of project schedules, priorities, and deliverable deadlines.
• Develop proficiency in telecom design standards, permit requirements, GIS/KMZ workflows, and CAD software applications.
• Support BAU and long-haul fiber projects by preparing clear, accurate, well-organized engineering plan sets.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Tailored career development paths.
• Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Full-time employees receive health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
• Opportunity for full-time employees to participate in a performance bonus system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed