Drafter/Designer

RJE Telecom, LLC.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

RJE Telecom, LLC. in Tampa is seeking a Drafter Designer to plot, map, design, and draft in CADD for telecommunications networks and permits.

You will create accurate network maps, layouts, drawings, and detailed electronic construction prints to meet customer expectations. The role requires three years of OSP design/engineering experience, knowledge of fiber optic layouts, and proficiency in AutoCAD and related tools.

Qualifications

• Three years of telecommunications OSP design/engineering experience required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create new Outside Plant (OSP) network designs in various applications/software.
• Develop and issue work prints for OSP telecom networks.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Construction departments and permitting agencies.
• Create documentation and reporting to support the work package, e.g., BOM, 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

Regulatory compliance

Documentation & reporting

High attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

NDS

FROGS

Bidmaster

Infinium

IDDS

Varasset

Job description

Discover a more connected career At RJE Telecom, 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.

Discover a more connected career At RJE Telecom, 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.

Compensation Data

The pay range is $20 to $26 dollars an hour based on a unit pay scale.

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
• Government permit requirements
• OSP Communications Design systems
• Applications such as NDS, FROGS, AutoCAD, Fireworks, Bidmaster, Infinium, IDDS and/or Varasset
• Knowledge of fiber optic counts, fiber assignments and splicing schematics in a high-density fiber environment
• Verizon experience preferred

Physical Abilities & Exposures

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

Connecting You To Great Benefits

• 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!

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.