Senior Telecom Designer — GIS & Fiber Network (ESOP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

ISG is seeking a highly motivated Telecommunications Senior Designer to join our growing team in Bloomington, MN. As a key member, you will contribute to a variety of projects within our Telecommunications + Utility Business Unit, utilizing innovative technology and collaborating with diverse clients.

This full-service firm offers design, survey, and construction expertise and employee ownership benefits. You will work with the Telecommunications Practice Group Leader and support both OSP and

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Driver’s license

Overnight travel

OSP/ISP projects

Copper/fiber/power distribution

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Field Maps

Communications

Team collaboration

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

ArcGIS Pro

GIS tools

Job description

ISG is seeking a highly motivated Telecommunications Senior Designer to join our growing team in Bloomington, MN. As a key member, you will contribute to a variety of projects within our Telecommunications + Utility Business Unit, utilizing innovative technology and collaborating with diverse clients.

This full-service firm offers design, survey, and construction expertise and employee ownership benefits. You will work with the Telecommunications Practice Group Leader and support both OSP and