Fiber Design Technician I, II

RPMGlobal; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO from day one

Paid holidays

Referral bonuses

Job summary

RPMGlobal in Glendale, WI is seeking a Fiber Design Technician (level I or II) to support and produce fiber route and splice designs for fiber to the home projects. You will draft route designs, prepare complete design packages, and validate data against field conditions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires 1–4 years in fiber/telecom design, an associate degree or tech cert, and proficiency with CAD/GIS tools.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years in fiber/telecom design or related work.
• Associate degree or tech certification in drafting, telecom or GIS.
• Solid understanding of fiber network design principles.
• Proficiency with CAD/GIS tools for design drafting.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Draft fiber route designs and splice diagrams for review.
• Prepare design packages with BOMs and exhibits.
• Validate data against field conditions and GIS records.
• Lead routine quality checks on design docs before release.
• Support revisions based on field feedback and conflicts.
• Coordinate with GIS and Field Data teams to keep records aligned.
• Train Technician I staff on drafting standards.
• Occasional evenings or weekends may be required.

Skills

Fiber design

CAD software

GIS tools

Data validation

Project coordination

Quality checks

Education

Associate degree

Tools

CAD platforms

GIS platforms

OSP design tools

Job description

We’re hiring a Fiber Design Technician (level I or II, based on experience) who will be responsible for supporting and producing fiber route and splice designs. This role will assist with drafting, data entry and design documentation tasks for fiber to the home and related fiber builds.

What You’ll Do:

• Draft fiber route designs, splice diagrams, and fiber count/architecture layouts independently for engineer review
• Prepare complete design packages, including bill of materials and design exhibits, for assigned projects
• Validate design data against field conditions, make-ready results, and GIS records, flagging discrepancies
• Lead routine quality checks on design documentation prior to release to engineering or construction
• Support fiber design revisions based on field-discovered conflicts or engineering feedback
• Coordinate with GIS and Field Data teams to ensure design records stay consistent with GIS and as-built data
• Train and provide guidance to Technician I staff on drafting and design data standards
• Due to the operational requirements, fluctuating workloads, and scaling demands, hours may fluctuate. You must be prepared to work in excess of 40 hours per week, including occasional evenings or weekends—to meet mission-critical contract milestones
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

1 - 4 years in fiber/telecom design or related technical work

Associate's degree or technical certification in drafting, telecom or GIS. Equivalent experience considered

Solid understanding of fiber network design principles: route planning, splice architecture, and fiber counts

Proficiency with fiber/OSP design platforms and supporting CAD/GIS tools

Strong attention to detail for validating design data and identifying discrepancies

Ability to manage multiple design assignments and meet project deadlines

Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO starting day one, paid holidays, referral bonuses, and more.