GIS Telecommunications Designer

Department: Telecommunications

Location: Bloomington, MN

Compensation: $20.00 - $40.00 / hour

ISG is seeking a highly motivated Telecommunications Senior Designer to join our dynamic and growing team. As a key member, you will contribute to a variety of projects within the Telecommunications + Utility Business Unit, collaborating with a diverse range of clients across the nation.

• Charter Communications Broadband Expansion, WI
• TDS Telecommunications, IN, MI, MN, WI
• Minnesota Power
• Fiber to the Home

• Analyze and interpret engineering drawings and utility maps
• Perform fieldwork to gather data on underground and overhead utilities
• Operate GPS equipment and utilize GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Field Maps
• Conduct enterprise-level map editing and production using ArcGIS Pro
• Create and modify ArcGIS design templates
• Apply knowledge of utility design standards, materials, and plan development
• Develop utility plans using AutoCAD and/or GIS tools
• Manage and coordinate permit submittals
• Liaise with utility providers to ensure project alignment
• Maintain and update as-built records and GIS datasets
• Demonstrate familiarity with platforms like Crescent Link, 3-GIS, Vitruvi, or similar software
• Oversee project timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time completion
• Support both OSP (Outside Plant) and ISP (Inside Plant) network design initiatives
• Contribute to FTTx network planning and implementation
• Collaborate across disciplines to produce functional, detailed, and sustainable design solutions

• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Open to overnight travel as needed
• Prior experience with OSP and ISP projects
• Preferred knowledge of copper, fiber, and power distribution systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and/or ArcGIS
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proactive and resourceful
• Collaborative team player with a focus on meeting project deadlines and schedules

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro‑rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi‑annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG‑approved travel