CAD Drafter II

Location: Remote, USA Duration: Permanent, Full-Time Pay Rate: US Citizenship Required. The drafter is responsible for creating detailed drawings based upon outside plant (OSP) designs, to create permit drawings, route maps, base maps, traffic control plans, and other deliverables as required by our projects. Previous experience working as a CAD Drafter in the telecom is required.

Key Responsibilities

Creates drafting packages, for permitting as well as construction prints and/or traffic control plans using industry standards, client guidelines, JHA requirements, and SQUAN standards.

Uses value-based engineering approach to make design/routing/environment decisions to create an efficient, quality, constructable permit drawing.

Creates permit and construction prints/drawings taking into account, Jurisdiction Having Authority (JHA) requirements, customer standards and requirements, and SQUAN processes.

Creates TCP's (traffic control plans) with information required by JHA.

Works closely with Permit Coordinators, Project Managers, peer drafters, design lead, JU/PLA manager and drafting manager to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Drives profitability by creating constructable, quality permits packages that meet jurisdiction requirements and will be granted approval.

Stays current with scope changes and understands the scope applicable to the work being performed.

Communicates with permit coordinators/design leads and keeps project tracker(s) current up to the hour.

Adheres to the timelines for design, drafting, drawing creation, quality control, and all other tasks.

Collaborates with permit coordinator, design lead and design manager to overcome obstacles that prevent timely delivery of a quality product.

Editing and revising of drawings and packages to reflect changes in design, JHA requirements and project requirements.

Validation of daily work to guarantee accuracy deliverables where applicable. Ensuring precision and quality deliverables.

Attends meetings with permit coordinators and manager as required.

May be required to draw various polygons in GIS tools as required by the project scope.

Maintaining of project files, creating organized project files and documentation for easy access and reference.

Submits timesheets daily with the appropriate time coded to the project, aspect, and task.

Performs other duties as assigned by Draft Lead or Drafting Manager.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to follow a process and interpret JHA redlines, internal QA redlines, standards, guidelines, and requirements effectively.

Excels at organization, time-management, problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail.

Employs a sense of urgency and has the ability to prioritize effectively.

Good organizational skills with the ability to plan, coordinate, and track project development.

Strong work ethic that leads by example and does what it takes to get the job done.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and with various other software programs. ARCGiS knowledge is a bonus.

Ability to always communicate professionally, with clarity, at the frequencies required by management and stakeholders.

Takes feedback well and has the ability to take said feedback and make sufficient adjustments.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to manage time based on production metrics.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 or older.

Must be proficient in AutoCAD.

Minimum of 3 years' experience with minimum of 2 years in telecommunications, OSP, or with a public or private utility.

Able to work with minimal supervision and complete tasks assigned in a timely manner.

Valid driver's license and excellent driving record.

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related degree