Telecom CAD Drafter/Designer

A roadmap for employee success and long-term commitment. The formula is simple – support professional development, recognize successes, provide flexibility, offer exceptional perks, invest in cutting edge technology and create a fun workplace. Culture establishes the reasons people want to work at a company. Happy employees are loyal employees. With an extremely low turnover rate, meaningful employee perks and an enjoyable atmosphere, Paul J. Ford & Company has been regularly recognized as a top place to work. When employees were surveyed and asked about company culture, they used the following words to describe it, family-oriented, fun, supportive, collaborative, teamwork, relaxed and community. With a first‑class benefits package and unmatched employee perks, the company promotes a fun atmosphere that treats employees well to facilitate success. Medical, dental and vision insurance Company paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability Paid holidays, vacation and sicktime Paid time off to volunteer Paid maternity/paternity leave 401(k) savings program Engineers are paid straight time for overtime Frequent social events and employee lunches Employee Assistance Program Jury Duty Leave Wellness Program Allstate Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance Professional Development As a professional services firm, we understand that clients don’t hire a company, they hire people. We recognize that our greatest asset is our employees, so we want to continually invest in them by offering: Paid professional license fee – the company pays for engineers to take the professional engineering exam and offers a monetary bonus when passed Paid professional membership dues – the company encourages and pays for memberships in professional associations Continuing education – the company provides educational resources and training to further knowledge for not only engineering practices but also business fundamentals Tuition reimbursement - the company reimburses tuition expenses up to 10% of employee's salary or $5,000 whichever is less with maximum lifetime reimbursement of $25,000 Cross Training – the company encourages engineers to learn new specialized skills through cross‑training among our three market groups Employee Stock Ownership Plan Working hard today should include planning for the future. Paul J. Ford & Company makes saving for retirement easy. Since 1994, the firm has been an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company and became 100% employee owned in 2015. As an ESOP, our employees have a direct stake in the company, a position that they do not take lightly. In the role of employee owners, we are empowered to react quickly and make decisions in the best interest of our clients. Employees are automatically enrolled in the ESOP which is driven by the profitability of the company and not by employee contributions. Basically, employees get significant benefits at no cost to them. Historically, ESOP funds have provided a higher rate of return than other retirement plans which means higher employee balances. Research has also shown that ESOP companies are more profitable, grow faster, have more productive employees and ultimately a lower employee turnover rate. Position: Telecom CAD Drafter/Designer Location: Columbia, MO Job Id: 310 # of Openings: 1 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: The Telecom CAD Drafter/Designer is responsible for creating high quality technical drawings and schematics for telecommunications infrastructure. This position combines high-level AutoCAD design with periodic field site visits to ensure that “as‑built” conditions match the engineering designs. This position is responsible for adhering to company CAD standards and ensuring the timely and high‑quality of deliverables that meet client and project requirements. Develop detailed 2D and 3D drawings and models based on design specifications and markups from engineers and architects. Ensure accuracy and adherence to company and client standards, codes, and project requirements. Assist with the setup and maintenance of CAD files, templates, and standards per company procedures. Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and designers to ensure delivery is completed on schedule and on budget. Perform redline revisions and document updates as projects progress. Support project documentation, including drawings, schedules, and specifications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate design data across platforms. Participate in QA/QC to maintain the accuracy and consistency of drawings. Maintain awareness of new CAD technologies and contribute to process improvements. Attend internal and project meetings as needed to ensure coordination and consistency. 5Corporate and Department Planning. Support departmental goals through efficient and accurate production of drawings and models. Align individual drafting timelines with corporate project milestones to ensure cohesive delivery of telecom infrastructure. Measures Accuracy of estimated drafting hours vs actual hours billed. Completion of departmental planning tasks within set deadlines. Successful integration of new drafting tools into the team workflow. Business Development – Marketing and Sales. Contributes to proposals, design presentations, and other client‑facing materials that support company growth. Identify opportunities for process improvements that can be marketed as a competitive advantage to clients. Measures Timely delivery of conceptual drawings for proposals. Quality of visual aids used in client marketing materials. Feedback from manager on drafting support effectiveness. Project Administration. Ensures projects are completed accurately, on time, within scope and on budget through organized documentation and coordination. Assist in developing templates, tools, or methods that improve accuracy or reduce production time. Assist in updating standards, workflows, or documentation that improve project delivery. Maintain organized project folders and file naming conventions according to company and client standards. Track drafting progress against project scope and communicate potential “scope creep” to Project Manager. Measures Project delivery within the established scope and budget. Successful implementation of new standards or workflows. Effective coordination results with minimal revisions. Responsiveness to administrative requests and document submittals. Technology. Apply knowledge of CAD software and tools to produce professional structural site plans. Stay current with evolving CAD software, tools, and drafting techniques. Assist in implementing and maintaining company CAD standards. Measures Successful implementation of advanced CAD features to reduce drafting time. Maintenance of software proficiency through regular updates and training. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC). Review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards before. Collaborate with team members to identify and correct drawing discrepancies. Number of revisions required after internal QA/QC review. Compliance with client‑specific CAD standards and templates. Human Resources and Office Management.

1. Contribute to a positive team environment by collaborating with peers and engineers.
2. Maintain professional communication and uphold company policies and values.
3. Assist in training of junior drafters or interns on company specific CAD standards.
4. Measures

Promote teamwork, effective communication, and professionalism within the department. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Continuing Education – Complete annual training programs for AutoCAD updates and new telecom design Stay current on changing municipality requirements for permit drawing submittals. Special Project and Assignments Perform additional assignments as required by management to support business or departmental needs. Education and Experience Associate degree in Computer‑Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred. Minimum of 2 years of relevant drafting experience in Telecom or Utility. Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, and other relevant design software. Experience in reading and interpreting engineering and architectural drawings. Demonstrated teamwork, time management, and organizational skills. Experienced problem solver, someone who understands and interprets data and troubleshoots when needed. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Work Environment and Physical Demands The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. This job is essentially a sedentary role; however, standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, stooping or kneeling, talking, and hearing are required. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This job operates in a professional office environment. Overtime may be necessary as workloads dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. Due to the collaborative nature of this position and accessibility for in‑house and on‑site client meetings, it is essential that the work be performed in the office and during regular business hours. Enhancing society through innovative engineering solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Paul J. Ford and Company