Cable Plant Drafter
| Company | CACI |
|---|---|
| Location | Las Cruces, NM, USA, Chantilly, VA, USA, Denver, CO, USA |
| Salary | $75200 – $158100 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of related work experience
- TS/SCI with CI Poly required
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software
- Strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and cabling systems
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for cable plant design
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in drawing production
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and blueprints
- Basic understanding of GIS concepts and applications
Responsibilities
- Create detailed drawings of cable plant layouts, including fiber optic and copper networks
- Develop and maintain accurate as-built documentation for existing cable plant infrastructure
- Prepare schematic diagrams, floor plans, and site layouts for cable installations
- Use CAD software to produce high-quality technical drawings and blueprints (is this accurate)
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field technicians to gather and interpret technical information
- Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards, local codes, and specifications
- Perform site surveys to collect data for new designs or updates to existing infrastructure
- Maintain an organized database of drawings, specifications, and related documents
- Assist in the creation of bill of materials (BOM) for cable plant projects
- Support the development of project proposals and cost estimates
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with specialized telecom design software (e.g., Bentley, OSPInsight)
- Familiarity with fiber optic network design principles
- Knowledge of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) cabling systems
- Experience with 3D modeling and BIM (Building Information Modeling)
- Understanding of local and national building codes related to telecommunications