Drafter/Designer - Part Time

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Landrum (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and H

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

Bigham Cable Construction, Inc. is seeking a Drafter Designer to design and draft Outside Plant telecom networks.

You will create accurate network maps, layouts, and detailed prints using NDS, FROGS, AutoCAD and related tools, supporting permitting and regulatory compliance. You will work with Engineering and Construction teams to generate documentation, BOMs and labor quantities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements including RUS.

Qualifications

• OSPs design/engineering experience required or 3 years telecom design experience
• Familiarity with OSP construction regulations and industry standards
• Knowledge of fiber optic counts, splicing, and high-density fiber layouts

Responsibilities

• Create new Outside Plant (OSP) network designs in various applications/software
• Develop and issue work prints for OSP telecom networks
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction and permitting agencies
• Produce documentation such as bill of materials and labor quantities
• Ensure facility designs comply with company standards and regulatory requirements (eg. RUS)
• Provide documentation for cost-effective placement of facilities
• Meet project deadlines and handle tasks under tight timelines
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Telecommunications OSP Design/Eng

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelors preferred

Tools

NDS

FROGS

AutoCAD

Fireworks

Bidmaster

Infinium

Varasset

Job description

Requisition ID16354-Posted11/05/2026-Operations Production-Operations-BC503-Landrum,SC-Office-Entry-Level-0% - 24%

At Bigham 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.