Designer

Ledcor Group; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks across North America. This Designer role focuses on detailed OSP and fiber designs for telecommunication networks, requiring collaboration with engineering and construction teams, with 90% home-based work and occasional travel.

Responsibilities include designing FTTH OSP networks, drafting BOMs, and providing construction quotes while ensuring safety and quality control in field operations.

Qualifications

• College, Trade, or Technical Diploma (preferably civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; experience with Google Earth, Bluebeam and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Design fiber optic and copper OSP networks for FTTH deployments and commercial developments.
• Work with power company and design power route and one-line schematics.
• Manage growth and sustainment of existing networks, including relocations and infrastructure changes.
• Perform quality control, field checks, and interpret OSP records.
• Create system designs, BOMs, and provide construction quotes.
• Conduct site walks for data collection and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt within a dynamic work environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Collaboration

Documentation interpretation

Education

College/Trade/Technical Diploma (civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Google Earth

Bluebeam

Adobe

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services has been building and servicing communication networks for customers across North America since 1979. Utilizing our broad expertise and experience, we customize solutions to best meet our client's needs. We act as a key partner for our clients by delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and safety in all that we do. As a Designer, you will be responsible for the detailed design of outside plant (OSP) elements (aerial and/or underground) and fiber designs for telecommunication networks. You'll work closely with the engineering team to create constructible GPON network designs using various tools, collaborating with design and construction teams under the guidance of the Design Manager. This role involves both office and field work, supporting construction staff with safety and quality control. Join our True Blue team today and help build the networks of tomorrow!

Essential Responsibilities

• Design fiber optic and copper OSP networks for projects such as FTTH deployments and commercial developments
• Work with power company and design power route and one-line schematics
• Manage growth and sustainment of existing networks, including relocations and infrastructure changes
• Perform quality control, field checks, and interpret OSP records
• Create system designs, BOMs, and provide construction quotes
• Conduct site walks for data collection and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Ability to adapt within a dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• College, Trade, or Technical Diploma (preferably civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS).
• 3+ years in OSP telecommunications or related field using AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, Google Earth, Bluebeam and Adobe.
• GIS is a plus.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to interpret construction documents and collaborate effectively.

Work Conditions

Home-based (90%) with occasional travel (<25%)

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair. Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor.

For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. But we believe that projects are about more concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business - whether that is by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.