Drafter/Designer

Bigham Cable Construction, Inc; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Gym discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Bigham Cable Construction, Inc. seeks a Drafter Designer to plot, map, design, and draft telecom networks in CADD, creating accurate network maps, layouts, and construction prints to meet customer expectations.

You will work with Engineering and Construction teams, coordinate with permitting agencies, and ensure designs comply with standards including RUS while preparing BOMs and labor quantities for work packages in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Telecommunications OSP design/engineering experience required (3+ years).
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States for this company.

Responsibilities

• 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, e.g., bill of materials, labor quantities
• Ensure facility designs follow company standards and comply with local, state and federal regulations, including RUS
• Provide documentation for cost-effective placement of communication facilities
• Meet project deadlines and complete tasks under tight timelines
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

OSP design/engineering experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

NDS

FROGS

Infinium

Bidmaster

Varasset

Fireworks

Job description

AtBigham Cable Construction, Inc., as a Drafter Designer, you’ll plot, map, design, and draft in CADD 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

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 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

• 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
• OSP Communications Design systems
• Applications such as NDS, FROGS, AutoCAD, Fireworks, Bidmaster, Infinium and/or Varasset
• Knowledge of 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

Why grow your career 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
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.