Telecom CAD Designer
About The Position
As a Telecom CAD Technician with Olsson’s Telecom BAU and Long-Haul group, this role supports engineering and design activities for expanding and maintaining telecommunications network infrastructure. The position assists with preparing fiber optic design plans, permit exhibits, engineering drawings, and project documentation in collaboration with engineers, project managers, designers, and permitting staff. The role incorporates field data, redlines, GIS/KMZ files, utility information, survey data, and client requirements into accurate CAD deliverables. It also helps prepare permit plan sets and supporting exhibits for agency approvals and supports quality control reviews to ensure drawings meet client and Olsson standards. The successful candidate is 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 is preferred.
- Experience with Bluebeam and Smartsheet.
- Interest in developing a career in telecommunications engineering and design.
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, and well-organized engineering plan sets.
Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) match.
- Tailored development paths to support career growth.
- Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
- Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
- Full-time employees receive health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
- Full-time employees may participate in a performance bonus system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
