Drafter/Designer

RJE Telecom, LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Job summary

RJE Telecom, LLC. seeks a Drafter Designer to plot, map, design, and draft telecommunications networks in CAD. You will create accurate network maps, layouts, and construction prints that meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

You’ll work with Engineering and Construction to develop work prints, BOMs, and labor quantities, ensuring designs comply with local, state, and federal rules including RUS when applicable. Expect tight deadlines and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Requires 18+ years old and work authorization in the United States.
• High School Diploma, GED, or 3+ years OSP Design/Engineering experience required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create new Outside Plant (OSP) network designs in various applications/software.
• Develop and issue work prints for OSP networks.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, and permitting agencies.
• Create BOMs, labor quantities, and documentation to support work packages.
• Ensure facility designs comply with local, state and federal regulations (e.g., RUS).
• Provide documentation for cost-effective placement of facilities.
• Meet project deadlines and complete tasks under tight timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Telecom standards

Regulatory compliance

Fiber splicing schematics

Design software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Fireworks

Bidmaster

NDS

FROGGS

Job description

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 $23 to $28 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
• OSP Communications Design systems
• Applications such as NDS, FROGGS, AutoCAD, Fireworks, and/or Bidmaster
• 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

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!

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.