CAD Designer I – Telecommunications

Telamon; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Telamon Corporation is seeking an A&E Designer I to prepare construction drawings and design documents for telecommunications sites, including towers and buildings. This role uses AutoCAD and related tools to develop new site packages and modify existing ones, adhering to client requirements and regulatory criteria.

The position supports project needs through drawing preparation, revisions, redlines, field documentation, and coordination with internal teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience in telecom A&E design preferred.
• Alternatively 0-4 years’ CAD design experience.
• Associate’s degree involving drafting/architecture or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings for telecom sites using AutoCAD.
• Translate field notes and plans into accurate drawings.
• Review local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturers, and customers to verify designs.
• Maintain project status tracking and documentation.
• Perform site visits to document field conditions as needed.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Microsoft Office

Technical drawing

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Spatial reasoning

Learning mindset

Education

Associate’s degree involving drafting and architecture/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Telamon is a leading provider of connectivity integration, implementation, and distribution solutions for many of the world’s most recognized telecommunications, transportation and consumer brands. Founded in 1985, we are a minority-owned company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and maintain a global footprint with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

This work isn’t easy—and that is exactly why we do it. Telamon thrives when we’re solving problems that help enhance connectivity and lead to simplicity, safety, and reliability in everyday life. We are cultivating deeper connections with every bond we forge: a more comprehensive network that serves the world around us—inside our walls and out.

At Telamon, leveraging AI and digital tools is a core part of how we operate. We expect employees at all levels to actively explore and apply technologies that improve productivity, decision-making, and overall performance.

Learn more at telamon.com

Telamon invests in our people with benefits that support health, family, and future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Health & Wellness:Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company match, dependent care FSA, life & disability coverage, voluntary plans, legal/ID protection, pet insurance, EAP

Financial:401(k) with company match, annual bonus based on company performance, referral bonuses, discounts, phone allowance;field roles: travel pay, per diem, company-paid lodging, and company vehicle (if applicable)

Time Off & Flexibility:Flexible PTO for salaried roles; starting at 15 days (PTO with 2 floating holidays) for hourly roles; paid holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, and hybrid/remote options

Career Growth:Tuition reimbursement, annual professional development grants, online learning resources, leadership programs, and internal growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:Recognition programs, scholarships and educational stipends for children, company paid sabbaticals and company outings with access to local events.

Note: benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors

Classification:

Non Hourly-Exempt

Location:

1201 Edwards Mill Road, Suite 410, Raleigh, NC 27607

Schedule:

Hybrid; Three days in the office (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two days working remotely (Tuesday and Friday).

Job Summary:

A&E Designer I prepares construction drawings and design documents for telecommunications sites (including, but not limited to, towers, buildings, and water tanks). This role applies established drafting standards, client requirements, and jurisdictional criteria to develop accurate drawing packages using AutoCAD and related design tools for new site development and site modification projects. The position works under close to general supervision and supports project needs through drawing preparation, revisions, redlines, field documentation, and coordination with internal teams and technical stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare detail construction drawings, lease exhibits, or site sketches, among other professional drawings, for telecommunication sites using AutoCAD.
• Translate field notes, architectural plans, customer requirements, engineering sketches and other designs into accurate drawings.
• Review and apply local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Assess, organize, and maintain important site or project specific data required to work drawings.
• Revise construction drawings per customer, jurisdictional and internal redlines.
• Collaborate with structural engineers, electrical engineers, civil engineers, equipment manufacturers, and customers to verify design requirements can be met.
• Maintain familiarity with individual client requirements and adapt to client preferences as needed.
• Maintain accurate project status tracking to facilitate project management reporting.
• Attend internal team meetings to receive and provide important project and departmental updates.
• Performs site visits as needed to document field conditions for new sites and site modification projects.
• Support development of and adherence to standard operating procedures and CAD standards.
• Supportscontinuous improvement by following established processes, identifying inefficiencies or issues, and contributing to solutions that improve safety, quality, and productivity. Leverages available tools and technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, where appropriate to improve efficiency and streamline work.

Managerial Responsibility

• Travel/Shift Requirements
• Less than 10% of travel may be required in support of the position’s responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily non-manual work which is sedentary in nature.
• Must be able to communicate information effectively and read, understand, and interpret construction and architectural drawings.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to move about the office to access office machinery, attend meetings, etc.
• Must be able to operate a computer and all required programs.
• Occasional moving of office supplies up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional field work which may require the worker to be exposed to fluctuating weather conditions.
• Ability to open locks, open / close gates and door.
• Ability to ascend a ladder to obtain measurements, pictures, etc.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Basic knowledge of equipment, compound, electrical, ground, tower and structural aspects of telecommunication sites.
• Basic proficiency with CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation) and familiarity with other design tools.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD functions, including paper space/model space, scaled viewports, blocks, text fields, dynamic blocks, libraries, and templates.
• Technically proficient, with experience using typical office systems such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, Teams) and project management software.
• Ability to review both technical and non-technical aspects of field work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external customers in a team environment.
• Requires basic mathematics skills and basic spatial reasoning abilities.
• Ability to set priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to sketch site layout and surrounding areas, read and take measurements.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies..

Education and Experience Required

• 0-2 years’ experience in telecom A&E design preferred, alternately 0-4 years’ CAD design experience.
• Associate’s degree involving drafting and architecture/engineering preferred.

Telamon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Telamon does not and will not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Telamon Corporation makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.