Drafter/Designer

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Oregon; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in telecommunications as a Drafter Designer, where you will create and develop network designs that meet customer expectations. This role involves working with engineering and construction departments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and creating accurate documentation within a supportive and inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Remote work

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off and parental leave

Insurance covering medical, dental, and vision

401(k) w/ company match

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older, authorized to work in the U.S.
• 3 years telecommunications OSP Design/Engineering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSP design systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create new Outside Plant network designs in various applications.
• Develop work prints for OSP Telecom networks.
• Ensure facility designs follow regulations and standards.

Skills

Telecommunications industry standards

Regulations for OSP facilities

Aerial construction methods

Underground construction methods

OSP Communications Design systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

NDS

Bidmaster

Fireworks

Job description

Discover a more connected Drafter Designer career

At CableCom, as a Drafter Designer, you’ll plot, map, design, and draft in CAD using the requirements for telecommunications networks and permits. You will create accurate network maps, layouts, drawings, and detailed electronic construction prints to meet customer expectations.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Remote
• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do as a Drafter Designer

• Create new Outside Plant (OSP) network designs in various applications/software
• Develop and issue work prints for OSP Telecom networks
• Work with Engineering and Construction departments and coordinate with permitting agencies
• Create documentation and reporting to support the work package, ie: bill of materials, labor quantities, etc.
• Ensure facility designs follow company standards and comply with the requirements of local, state and federal regulations, which may include Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
• Provide any documentation required for the cost-effective placement of communication facilities
• Meet project deadlines and successfully complete tasks under tight timelines
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or at least three years of telecommunications OSP Design/Engineering Experience is required
• Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred

Knowledge of

• Telecommunications industry standards
• Regulations for OSP facilities
• Aerial, buried and underground construction methods and engineering requirements
• Government permit requirements
• OSP Communications Design systems
• Applications such as NDS, FROGS, AutoCAD, Fireworks, Bidmaster, Infinium and/or Varasset
• Fiber optic counts, fiber assignments and splicing schematics in a high-density fiber environment

Physical abilities & exposures

• Routinely: Work alone in remote locations, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally: Operate vehicle, climb stairs, stand, walk

Salary Range $18 - $22 per hour

Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.