Computer Aided Design Drafter

Cyient; Illinois; Remote; USD 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking an Associate OSP CAD Designer to produce accurate CAD drawings for telecom engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of CAD drafting experience and proficiency in Bentley MicroStation. Responsibilities include converting design inputs into CAD, producing final engineering drawings, and collaborating closely with engineering teams in a remote environment. Compensation includes an hourly rate up to $25.00 based on experience, and the role is fully remote.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CAD drafting experience.
• Experience working with engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Convert engineers’ and technicians’ sketches into CAD drawings.
• Produce final drawings that meet engineering standards.
• Review drawings and documentation for clarity and accuracy.

Skills

CAD drafting experience

Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation

Attention to detail

Basic computer proficiency

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Cyient is seeking an Associate OSP CAD Designer to support telecom engineering teams by producing accurate, construction-ready CAD drawings. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on Bentley MicroStation experience and a strong drafting background in telecommunications or infrastructure projects.

Candidates with prior experience supporting ASG, Congruex, Pike, or similar telecom service providers are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert engineers’ and technicians’ sketches, redlines, and design inputs into accurate CAD drawings
• Produce final drawings that meet engineering standards for clarity, completeness, and accuracy
• Review drawings and documentation to identify and resolve missing or unclear details
• Support revisions, updates, and as-built documentation
• Follow established CAD standards and drafting procedures
• Work closely with engineering and project teams in a remote environment

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of CAD drafting experience
• Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation
• Experience working with engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow drafting standards
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, file management, PDF markups)

Preferred (Highly Desired) Experience

• Previous experience working for or supporting:
• ASG
• Congruex
• Pike
• Other telecom engineering or OSP service providers
• Exposure to telecom or OSP projects (fiber, conduit, underground/aerial design)
• Experience supporting engineering teams in an execution-focused CAD role

Candidates with Bentley MicroStation experience and prior ASG / Congruex / Pike exposure will be prioritized.

What This Role Is

• Associate-level, hands-on CAD drafting role
• Focused on production and documentation (not a senior engineering or management role)
• Ideal for candidates who enjoy execution-focused drafting work in telecom

Compensation

• Hourly rate up to $25.00/hour, based on experience
• Fully remote (New York / Virtual)

Why Cyient

Cyient is a global engineering services company supporting telecom, utilities, and infrastructure clients. We offer stability, remote flexibility, and the opportunity to work on impactful telecom projects with experienced engineering team