Cable Plant Technician

CACI; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

ACI Cable Plant Drafter position at CACI seeks a detail-oriented professional to create and maintain drawings for telecommunications infrastructure. You will develop as-built documentation and site layouts to support cable plant design and installation.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in CS/IT or equivalent, 5+ years’ experience, and TS/SCI with Poly clearance. Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software is required, with strong knowledge of telecom cabling standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Strong understanding of telecom infrastructure and cabling systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for cable plant design.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in drawing production.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and blueprints.
• Basic understanding of GIS concepts and applications.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed drawings of cable plant layouts, including fiber optic and copper networks.
• Develop and maintain accurate as-built documentation for existing cable plant infrastructure.
• Prepare schematic diagrams, floor plans, and site layouts for cable installations.
• Use CAD software to produce high-quality technical drawings and blueprints.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field technicians to gather and interpret technical information.
• Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards, local codes, and specifications.
• Perform site surveys to collect data for new designs or updates to existing infrastructure.
• Maintain an organized database of drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Assist in the creation of bill of materials (BOM) for cable plant projects.
• Support the development of project proposals and cost estimates.

Skills

AutoCAD

Telecom cabling

Blueprint reading

GIS basics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

AutoCAD or similar CAD software

Job description

Job Title: Cable Plant Technician

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: There is not an anticipated end date for this posting since applications are needed on an ongoing basis.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cable Plant Drafter to create and maintain accurate drawings and documentation for our telecommunications infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the design and installation of cable plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed drawings of cable plant layouts, including fiber optic and copper networks
• Develop and maintain accurate as-built documentation for existing cable plant infrastructure
• Prepare schematic diagrams, floor plans, and site layouts for cable installations
• Use CAD software to produce high-quality technical drawings and blueprints (is this accurate)
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field technicians to gather and interpret technical information
• Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards, local codes, and specifications
• Perform site surveys to collect data for new designs or updates to existing infrastructure
• Maintain an organized database of drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Assist in the creation of bill of materials (BOM) for cable plant projects
• Support the development of project proposals and cost estimates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of related work experience
• TS/SCI with Poly required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software (delete if above red note is a no)
• Strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and cabling systems
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for cable plant design
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in drawing production
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and blueprints
• Basic understanding of GIS concepts and applications

Desired

• Experience with specialized telecom design software (e.g., Bentley, OSPInsight)
• Familiarity with fiber optic network design principles
• Knowledge of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) cabling systems
• Experience with 3D modeling and BIM (Building Information Modeling)
• Understanding of local and national building codes related to telecommunications

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is

$75,200-$158,100

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.