Lead Drafter (OSP - Telecom)

Lead Drafter (OSP - Telecom)

Plans, assigns, controls, and reviews the work of drafters and other employees working on design projects. Establishes deadlines, develops goals, and determines production standards for the department. Analyzes data and reviews drawings and plans to ensure work quality.

Requires 4-6 years of experience in the design and drafting of Outside Plant Copper/Fiber Optic cabling networks and associated structures (e.g. utility poles, manholes, conduits, and etc.) Qualified individuals are experienced in leading a group of drafters to accomplish the drafting of buried, aerial, and underground telecommunications cable systems. Candidates must be familiar with OSP Engineering standards, practices, and construction methods. 

Skills/Requirements

The successful candidate must meet a majority of the knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience requirements outlined below.

• Deep understanding of communications engineering and related systems 
• Previous experience supervising a CAD Drafting work group working in computer aided design, AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) and database proficiency 
• Be skilled in multi-tasking with strong attention to detail 
• Basic mathematical skills and calculation skills are required 
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment 
• Understand routing of utilities and placement techniques. 
• Use mature judgment in all aspects of the job 
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to problem solve