CAD Drafter (Telecom / Fiber Design)

CADHERO is seeking a CAD Drafter to support telecom and fiber design projects. The role is

focused on production drafting under the direction of a Project Manager. The drafter will interpret

redlines, markups, and reference materials to produce accurate plan sets for submittal.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare telecom and fiber plan sets (underground and overhead)

- Draft plan and profile sheets, directional bore layouts, and utility layouts

- Follow agency and client standards (including DOT requirements)

- Implement revisions based on markups and redlines

- Adjust alignments based on conflicts (drainage, structures, utilities)

- Incorporate existing utilities using GIS, aerial imagery, and reference files

- Identify missing elements (culverts, pipes, structures) and draft accordingly

- Work from incomplete data using available resources such as GIS and imagery

- Maintain clean and consistent CAD standards (layers, labeling, sheet setup)

Telecom / Fiber Tasks:

- Layout underground and overhead fiber routes from PDFs and KMZ files

- Design transitions between underground and aerial segments

- Place handholes, vaults, and risers

- Coordinate crossings and profile requirements

- Follow installation constraints (depths, offsets, ROW conditions)

Workflow:

- Receive tasks and direction from Project Manager

- Execute drafting based on redlines and instructions

- Return completed drawings for internal review

- Revise drawings based on feedback

Requirements:

- Proficiency in AutoCAD

- Experience with Civil 3D preferred

- Strong understanding of plan production and sheet setup

- Ability to read and interpret redlines

- Experience working with GIS, aerial imagery, or survey data

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Experience:

- Telecom or fiber design

- DOT or roadway projects

- Utility coordination

- Profile sheet development

Performance Expectations:

- Accurate drafting with minimal revisions

- Ability to meet tight deadlines

- Strong internal communication

- Consistent production output