Telecom Drafting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

**Job Summary:**
This position is responsible for designing and overseeing the installation of various types of telecommunications equipment and facilities, such as complex network and switching systems, copper or fiber cabling, and RF transmission systems over satellite, microwave, and radio. The Telecom Engineer will assess situations, solve problems, and develop solutions using their knowledge of telecommunications systems. The role requires frequent visits to multiple job sites, some of which involve overnight travel.
**Essential Functions:**
- Study job specifications and complete site assessments to identify customer solutions based on cost, reliability, and maintainability.
- Develop project scopes, including design, site assessments, environmental studies, and field support services.
- Design and implement telecom systems for commercial or industrial purposes.
- Operate computer-assisted design software and equipment to complete engineering tasks.
- Estimate labor, material, and construction costs for budget preparation.
- Collaborate with designers and project managers to ensure detailed working drawings meet project requirements.
- Prepare telecommunication schematics and related documentation for drafting and specifications.
- Monitor and analyze system performance, including network traffic, security, and capacity.
- Stay current with industry practices and emerging technologies through educational programs, workshops, and professional networks.
- Address complaints or issues requiring design updates or scope changes for contingencies or change orders.
- Provide project status reports to teams, management, subcontractors, customers, and owners.
- Participate in project close-out meetings, documenting lessons learned and best practices.
- Mentor and train project team members as needed.
- Ensure all safety measures are met according to industry standards and company-specific training.
**Education and/or Experience:**
- 5 years of Telecommunications experience
- 5 years of CAD/Blue Beam Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- PE or Electrical Administrator License preferred
- Oil and gas industry experience preferred
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
- Strong ability to create detailed design drawings and engineering packages
- Knowledge of industry standards, including NEC, NESC, and EIA/TIA
- Experience with RF and satellite system design
- Familiarity with fiber optic and copper network design
- Understanding of VoIP and RoIP applications
- Experience with remote power solution design
- Proficiency with CAD, MS Office/Project, and other relevant software
- Strong troubleshooting and system optimization skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently
- Self-motivated and driven to achieve project goals
**Physical Demand and Work Environment:**
- The position may require working in remote cold areas, with exposure to harsh weather conditions
- Frequent travel to job sites is required, some of which involve overnight stays
- While performing duties, the employee may sit, stand, walk, and use office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers
- The role may occasionally involve climbing ladders, using hands for typing, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
*Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.*