Fiber Design Drafter — Hybrid (AutoCAD/ArcGIS)

Actalent; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off and holidays billed to 3

Training support from senior staff

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Telecom Fiber Design Drafter in Kentucky to support the drafting and design of broadband and fiber optic networks. The role involves using 3-GIS, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD to create and QC design maps, with a hybrid schedule offering 2–3 days remote work.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of ArcGIS experience, fiber drafting background, and proficiency in AutoCAD for HLD maps, plus strong Excel-splice guide skills. The position is contract-to-hire with a supportive engineering team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent education.
• At least 1 year of experience using ArcGIS software for fiber network or telecom drafting.
• Hands-on fiber drafting experience, preferably in telecom or utility design environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for working with High Level Design (HLD) maps.
• Ability to perform detailed quality control on design maps and documentation.
• Competence in using Microsoft Excel to create structured, detailed splice guides.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design process of broadband communication and fiber optic systems using 3-GIS fiber network management software.
• Originate Rural Utilities Service (RUS) codes on existing HLD maps in AutoCAD to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with standards.
• Perform quality control reviews on HLD maps to verify that designs adhere to established telecom and fiber design standards.
• Prepare detailed splice guides in Microsoft Excel that clearly correlate to individual maps and job names for field and engineering use.
• Update system maps and design files in 3-GIS and AutoCAD when changes or edits occur to the original HLD design.
• Collaborate with engineering and field services teams to ensure outputs support project schedules and technical requirements.
• Learn and apply internal processes and workflows for utility and fiber design projects, incorporating feedback from team members.
• Maintain organized digital files and documentation to support ongoing and future fiber design projects.

Skills

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Fiber design

Quality control

Excel

Education

Diploma or equivalent education

Tools

3-GIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Telecom Fiber Design Drafter in Kentucky to support the drafting and design of broadband and fiber optic networks. The role involves using 3-GIS, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD to create and QC design maps, with a hybrid schedule offering 2–3 days remote work.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of ArcGIS experience, fiber drafting background, and proficiency in AutoCAD for HLD maps, plus strong Excel-splice guide skills. The position is contract-to-hire with a supportive engineering team.