Telecom CAD Drafter — AutoCAD, GIS & OSP Design

Team Fishel; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Job summary

Team Fishel in Columbus, OH is seeking a CAD Drafter to support the Professional Services Group. You will create underground construction drawings for utility installation, working under general supervision and collaborating with Telco engineers and field crews.

The role focuses on OSP design with strong AutoCAD and GIS usage, and requires knowledge of permits and right-of-way processes. Qualified candidates will have 2 years of experience reading blueprints and permits, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, base-mapping, GIS and layering; fundamental knowledge of Outside Plant, running line, conduit and cable design for copper, fiber optics, coax, manholes, hand holes, Make-Ready Engineering and poles (aerial and underground).
• A thorough understanding/ experience in the Outside Plant telecom industry, public right-of-way, private easements, existing utilities such as water, sewer, electric, gas, and other underground and aerial utilities.
• Knowledgeable in city, county, state and local municipalities encroachment permits, Traffic Control and specialty permits (e.g., UPRR, Caltrans, etc.), easement right away and various environmental permits are highly desired.
• Must be able to interact with the local municipalities, Telco engineers and construction/maintenance forces to acquire OSP Records, ICGS, Assessor Maps, map info, AIS and Construction Prints.
• Site surveys, translating field notes to develop and update conduit/ cable engineering design drawings in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Create underground construction drawings for utility installation.
• Support projects in multiple states.
• Translate field notes into conduit and cable design drawings in AutoCAD; update project drawings as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and field teams to confirm design accuracy and compliance with permits.

Skills

AutoCAD

GIS

Right-of-way knowledge

Permit coordination

Tools

AutoCAD software

Job description

Team Fishel in Columbus, OH is seeking a CAD Drafter to support the Professional Services Group. You will create underground construction drawings for utility installation, working under general supervision and collaborating with Telco engineers and field crews.

The role focuses on OSP design with strong AutoCAD and GIS usage, and requires knowledge of permits and right-of-way processes. Qualified candidates will have 2 years of experience reading blueprints and permits, and the ability to