Telecom CAD Designer

Olsson • Overland Park, KS

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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 for expanding and maintaining telecommunications network infrastructure. You will assist in preparing fiber optic design plans, permit exhibits, engineering drawings, and project documentation, collaborating 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 CAD deliverables. You will help prepare permit plan sets and supporting exhibits for agency approvals and participate in quality control reviews to ensure drawings meet client and Olsson standards. The role is suited to a detail-oriented, organized candidate interested in developing a career in telecommunications engineering and design.

Olsson CAD personnel are expected to produce accurate, organized drawings; follow company and client CAD standards, templates, layer-management requirements, and file-organization procedures; prepare and revise telecom plan sheets and related exhibits and documents; incorporate redlines and quality-control comments promptly and accurately; communicate when information is missing or clarification is needed; monitor schedules and deadlines; and continue developing proficiency in telecom design standards, permit requirements, GIS/KMZ workflows, and CAD applications.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and design activities for telecommunications network expansion and maintenance.
• 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.
• Help prepare permit plan sets and supporting exhibits for agency approvals.
• Support quality control reviews to ensure drawings meet client and Olsson standards.
• Prepare and revise telecommunications plan sheets, permit exhibits, alignment drawings, right-of-way exhibits, and engineering design documents.
• Follow Olsson and client CAD standards, templates, layer-management requirements, and file-organization procedures.
• 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 development paths to support career growth.
• Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Traditional benefits package for full-time employees, including health care, vision, dental, and paid time off.
• Opportunity for full-time employees to participate in a performance-rewarding bonus system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree