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Purpose:
Responsible for independently preparing and reviewing high-quality engineering drawings and construction design packages for OSP telecommunications projects, including execution of complex drafting assignments and support for quality control activities. This role serves as a senior technical contributor for the CAD team, providing drafting expertise, mentoring junior drafters, and driving continuous improvement across design and drafting processes.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Create and update a full range of 2D engineering drawings independently - including site plans, floor plans, tower elevations, and grounding plans - using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D, to a professional standard with minimal supervision.
Train and mentor CAD Drafter I and II colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practices to build team capability.
Review completed construction drawings for accuracy and conformance with applicable standards and regulations, providing QC feedback to junior drafters.
Confer with design engineers and team members to resolve complex drawing problems and produce construction documents that meet all project requirements.
Prepare quantity take-offs independently in a professional and organized manner, contributing to project cost tracking and bid support activities.
Complete as-built drawings fully and independently, accurately reflecting final constructed conditions in all project documentation.
Fulfill assignments that require independent judgment and evaluation, applying design experience to make sound decisions without escalation.
Manage and maintain design records and files to a high standard, ensuring completeness and accuracy for project reference and audit purposes.
Participate in technical and professional development activities, contributing knowledge to team learning and continuous improvement.
Conduct minimal travel to client sites as needed, typically no more than 10% of time.
Key Measures / Key Performance Indicators:
Drawing accuracy, consistently high QC pass rate with minimal revision cycles required
As-built drawing completeness and accuracy
Mentoring impact, improvement in junior drafter output quality over time
Timeliness and reliability of deliverables on assigned project tasks
Adherence and contribution to CAD drafting standards and process improvement
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree in CAD, civil engineering technology, or equivalent preferred. Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required; knowledge of relevant industry and design standards for construction. Knowledge of design programs and industry standards for design and construction.
Experience:
3+ years of AutoCAD Civil 3D experience with at least 2 years working in an engineering environment, with a focus on CAD drafting in a utility or telecom context
Experience drafting utility drawings with the ability to work on small design tasks independently
Demonstrated experience contributing to technical and professional development of junior staff
Exposure:
Solid understanding of relevant industry standards for design and construction of telecom or civil utility infrastructure
Proficiency in MS Office suite and strong verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with file types (.dwg, .dgn, .shp, .pdf) and experience with GIS or mapping tools
Factors critical to success at ITG Communications for this position:
Senior-level craft and pride in output - consistently producing drawings that need minimal correction and can serve as a quality benchmark for the team
Generosity in teaching, sharing expertise with junior drafters in a way that raises overall team capability
Proactive problem-solving, identifying and resolving design issues independently, bringing solutions rather than escalations
Physical Requirements
Mobility for Travel, Meetings and Site Visits
Manual Dexterity for Computer and Phone Use
Visual and Hearing Acuity
Additional Comments
ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also ITG's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.