OSP Drafter / Technician / FOR POOLING

About the Role:

We are hiring OSP Design Engineers to create detailed technical drawings, route maps, and design packages for outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure – working hand-in-hand with US-based field surveyors who provide on-the-ground assessments and delivering permit-ready packages.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Create detailed CAD drawings and design packages for OSP fiber infrastructure: fiber cable routes, conduit systems, pole placements, and splice schematics

·         Translate field surveyor notes, sketches, photos, and survey data into accurate CAD and GIS deliverables

·         Draft permit drawings, traffic control plans, base maps, and as-built documentation for submission to municipalities, state DOTs, and other permitting authorities

·         Prepare right-of-way (ROW), encroachment, railroad, and traffic control plan packages per jurisdiction requirements

·         Develop splice schematics, fiber assignment diagrams, and conduit/cable designs for aerial, buried, and underground environments

·         Update and maintain plant maps, GIS databases, and engineering records to reflect current network conditions and post-construction changes

·         Coordinate with OSP engineers and project managers to ensure drawings reflect design intent and are constructable in the field

·         Self-review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and standards compliance before QC submission

·         Meet all internal handoff deadlines; flag schedule risks early

Qualifications:

·         Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field (Bachelor's in Engineering welcome)

·         Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (2D production drafting)

·         Knowledge of OSP infrastructure: aerial, underground, and buried plant

·         Strong attention to detail

·         Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment

·         Good written English for drawing annotations and team coordination

·         Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field (Bachelor's in Engineering welcome)

·         Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (2D production drafting)

·         Customer service-oriented with strong interpersonal skills

·         Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

·         Willing to work independently and as part of a team

Technical Skills:

·         Familiarity with GIS tools: ArcGIS, QGIS, 3GIS

·         Experience with Google Earth/Maps and KMZ/KML route files

o   Exposure to OSPInsight or similar fiber management platforms

o   Prior drafting for US carriers (AT&T, Charter, Comcast, Verizon, Lumen) or FTTH design work

o   Experience preparing permit drawing packages

·         FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) or equivalent