Network Cable Plant​/CAD Technician

Overview

Job Category:
Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
None

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Type of Travel:
Local

The Opportunity

CACI’s Enterprise Network Solutions division is seeking a Network Plant/CAD Technician. You’ll focus on detailed CAD drawings, infrastructure audits, assessments, design, and implementation for telecommunication modernization efforts including inside and outside plant infrastructure. If you are a motivated individual looking to grow as part of a critical mission, CACI would like to speak with you.

• Under direction, assist with and conduct network plant CAD drawings, infrastructure audits, assessments, design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Interpreting project briefs and meeting with clients, engineers, and technicians to ensure all technical drawings are completed to specifications.
• Producing rough sketches and using CAD software to prepare detailed drawings, plans, and prints.
• Updating software, drawings, and other documents.
• Ensuring drawings are compliant with engineering standards.
• Be accountable for the maintenance of the CAD drawing library.
• Assist in research and provide information on outside plant and inside plant recommendations including alternate materials and installation solutions.
• Assist with site surveys and document current site conditions, cabling, and power/ground circuits, equipment and racking inventory, and user requirements.
• Follow engineering installation packages and work with installation teams to install OSP/ISP infrastructure to include copper and fiber optic cabling and supporting infrastructure (conduit, cable ladders, rack, cabinets, etc.).
• Assist with active equipment installation, signal cable installations and cable connections and labeling.
• Assist with documenting related changes at each site.
• Travel to other CACI locations or customer sites as necessary.
• Proactively ensure a safe work environment and adhere to CACI EH&S policies and procedures by obtaining OSHA 30-Hour or EM 385-1-1 40-Hour Training and confined space training.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Practical experience with AutoCAD software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications and other software applications as required (Visio, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Engineering and Construction.
• Familiarity with OSP/ISP design and implementation.
• Familiarity with industry telecommunications standards (e.g. TIA, BICSI, NEC, NESC, etc.).
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting work orders, technical drawings/documents, circuit diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with testing cabling related to equipment/systems and following standard test procedures (desired).
• Familiarity with common test equipment (e.g. Optical Power Meter, OTDR, CAT 5/6 test set, Multi-Meter) (helpful).
• Experience in inside and outside plant cabling.
• Requires periodic travel (25-50%).
• Associate's degree in drafting or other related discipline and 2-3 years of related experience, or a combination of skills, education, and experience.
• Experience following direction and working in a team environment.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• There is no clearance requirement to begin employment. As a requirement of continued employment you will be required to obtain Secret clearance.

• Work is performed both in an office or communications room environment and outside, requiring proper safety precautions.
• Work may require some physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, or equipment.
• May require working after hours or on weekends.
• Occasional work in tight or narrow spaces, such as under raised floors may be required. Must be able to stoop, kneel, or crouch for long periods of time.

A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to…