Drafter

Overview

The candidate will be responsible for creating detailed plans for cable installations in civil planning projects within commercial areas. This includes sizing serving boundaries using GIS address data, laying out feeder routes, distribution routes, and drops to premises, determining fiber allocations, reviewing field staking sheets, selecting the most effective construction methods for design, and producing constructible design packages using GIS-based software Arc Map.

The role also involves providing CAD support for fiber systems through the creation of permit plan and profile drawings, construction drawings, and conduit designs.

• Draw plans for cables in civil planning for commercial areas.
• Size serving boundaries using GIS address data.
• Lay out feeder routes, distribution routes, and drops to premises.
• Determine fiber allocations.
• Review field staking sheets and decide on the best construction method for design.
• Produce constructible design packages using GIS-based software Arc Map.
• Provide CAD support for fiber systems by creating permit plan and profile drawings, construction drawings, and conduit designs.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience in civil drafting within telecommunications construction.
• Knowledge of fiber optic design and mapping software.
• Understanding of GIS and data integration.

• Minimum of 3 years experience with AutoCAD.
• At least 1 year of experience in civil mapping preferred.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD either from recent schooling or work experience.
• Fiber design experience is a plus.

The professional work environment offers excellent benefits, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth. The company fosters a culture of autonomy and encourages employees to leave a direct impact on the business. Mentorship and investment in learning are emphasized, with the average tenure of employees being 15+ years. The company provides PTO/Holiday benefits billed back to the client.

This is a Permanent position based out of Blair, NE.

The pay range for this position is $47,840.00 - $47,840.00/yr.

This is a fully onsite position in Blair, NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.