GIS Telecommunications Designer

ISG; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays and volunteer time

Paid parental leave

Bi-annual profit sharing

ESOP - Employee Ownership Stock Plan

401K retirement plan

Life insurance

HSA and FSA options

Parking reimbursement

Job summary

ISG seeks a Telecommunications Senior Designer in Bloomington, MN to support our Telecommunications + Utility unit. You will analyze drawings, perform fieldwork, and leverage ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD to design and map utility networks.

You will develop plans using GIS tools, coordinate permits, and liaise with utility providers while maintaining GIS datasets and collaborating across disciplines to deliver sustainable, detailed designs for OSP, ISP and FTTx initiatives.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Willingness to travel overnight as needed.
• Experience with OSP and ISP projects.
• Knowledge of copper, fiber, and power distribution systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
• Strong verbal and written communication; self-motivated.
• Team player with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret engineering drawings and utility maps.
• Perform fieldwork to gather data on underground and overhead utilities.
• Operate GPS equipment and use GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Field Maps.
• Conduct enterprise-level map editing and production using ArcGIS Pro.
• Create and modify ArcGIS design templates.
• Apply knowledge of utility design standards, materials, and plan development.
• Develop utility plans using AutoCAD and/or GIS tools.
• Manage and coordinate permit submittals.
• Liaise with utility providers to ensure project alignment.
• Maintain and update as-built records and GIS datasets.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Crescent Link, 3-GIS, Vitruvi, or similar software.
• Oversee project timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time completion.
• Support OSP and ISP network design initiatives.
• Contribute to FTTx network planning and implementation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to produce functional, detailed, and sustainable design solutions.

Skills

Driver's license

Overnight travel

OSP/ISP projects

Copper, fiber & power distribution

MS Office + AutoCAD + ArcGIS

Independent work

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

ISG is seeking a highly motivated Telecommunications Senior Designer to join our dynamic and growing team. As a key member, you will contribute to a variety of exciting projects within our Telecommunications + Utility Business Unit, utilizing innovative technology and collaborating with a diverse range of esteemed public and private clients across the nation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a full-service, multi-disciplinary firm that consistently delivers exceptional results in planning, design, survey, and construction, and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards.

Department:

Telecommunications

Location:

Bloomington, MN

Compensation:

$20.00 - $40.00 / hour

Essential Duties

• Analyze and interpret engineering drawings and utility maps
• Perform fieldwork to gather data on underground and overhead utilities
• Operate GPS equipment and utilize GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Field Maps
• Conduct enterprise-level map editing and production using ArcGIS Pro
• Create and modify ArcGIS design templates
• Apply knowledge of utility design standards, materials, and plan development
• Develop utility plans using AutoCAD and/or GIS tools
• Manage and coordinate permit submittals
• Liaise with utility providers to ensure project alignment
• Maintain and update as-built records and GIS datasets
• Demonstrate familiarity with platforms like Crescent Link, 3-GIS, Vitruvi, or similar software
• Oversee project timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time completion
• Support both OSP (Outside Plant) and ISP (Inside Plant) network design initiatives
• Contribute to FTTx network planning and implementation
• Collaborate across disciplines to produce functional, detailed, and sustainable design solutions

* The above essential duties are skills that a candidate will learn and develop in this position.

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

*The qualifications below are desirable, and we are willing to train the right person.

• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Open to overnight travel as needed
• Prior experience with OSP and ISP projects
• Preferred knowledge of copper, fiber, and power distribution systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and/or ArcGIS
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proactive and resourceful
• Collaborative team player with a focus on meeting project deadlines and schedules

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel