CAD Drafter

Rocky Mountain West Telecom (RMWT), a Professional Consulting Services Firm, is looking for a qualified OSP Field/Design Operations Specialist to fill a key role in our organization. This individual may be required to travel to various locations across different states collecting field information for the client and/or may be required to design in the clients preferred systems. Responsibilities and Duties This position is responsible to provide high-quality support to our client by: Planning of aerial, underground & inside copper and/or fiber routes and road moves. Design copper routes and lay-out count including size and gauge of cable including: terminals, cross box, loop make-ups, rearrangement, bridge tap removal, circuit types & pair conditioning. Design fiber routes and lay-out counts including: FTTH, FTTP, FTTC, FTTT & Ethernet. Must have knowledge of Calix, Adtran & Cisco OSP/ISP/CPE system equipment. OSP staking, work order package preparation including but not limited to field notes, cut sheets, schematics, and creation of permittable drawings. Attend on-site meetings with customers for site walks and provide requirements to the customer in a respectful manner and meet the client’s timelines associated with the site-walk. Has the ability to perform a job cost analysis to determine the most cost effective and efficient manner for the placement of communications facilities. Minimum Qualifications Fieldwork & Site Survey for OSP and ISP. Strong communication and computer skills. Self-motivated professional that is a creative problem solver. Ability to perform a wide spectrum of complex assignments requiring alternative analysis, innovation, and judgment. 2+ years of experience in fiber management, permitting, knowledge of different types of underground and aerial copper/fiber plant installation. Must be coach‑able and able to work in a fast‑paced environment. Prior knowledge of NDS, FW/BM, WFMT, Tirks, LFACS, FORTE, Smartsheet, Ethernet Services and/or RUS is a plus. Willing to relocate to Nephi, UT or commute to the Nephi office daily. Potential Work Locations Nephi, UT with possible travel required. Other Job Skills Working knowledge of e‑mail and standard computer skills (required). Knowledge of Simple AutoCAD commands (desired). Knowledge of a .kmz file (desired). Understanding of basemapping (desired). Ability to break out sheets (desired).Understanding of Adobe (desired). Non-Technical Skills Attendance. Honesty and integrity. Dependability. Experience High School AutoCAD experience (desired). Other Requirements Authorized to work in the US. Willig to undergo a background check. Willing to submit to a drug screen. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Meets with client representative to determine best conceptual route for placement of OSP cable facilities. Engages in direct client contact and attendance at meetings with clients when required. Meets with contractors, vendors, landowners, representatives from city, state, county and other governmental agencies on site for project clarification. Draw legible field notes with required measurements, obstacles and list all required units adhering to various requirements and regulations and client specifications and standards. Create and submit various permits for approval and make revisions when required. Accountable for meeting the highest level of client satisfaction during the delivery of sold engineering services to ensure future success in selling RMWT’s engineering services. Ensure on‑time delivery of engineering services within budgetary and client guidelines. Advises management of project progress and successes/issues with projects. Communicates on a daily basis or as needed with the Project Manager. Responsible for maintenance, archiving, and organization of assigned project files. Performs other duties as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision over Assistant Field Operations Specialists when assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the supervision of the Project Manager. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education and/or Experience High School or GED. Experience is not required but is a plus. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage own workload and deliverables with minimal supervision under strict timelines. Skill in operation of listed equipment. Ability to read and understand construction drawings and client standards/procedures/units, NESC Standards, as‑built record plats, street and highway maps. Ability to read, understand and coordinate permitting processes including, but not limited to, state and federal highways, county and parish roads, city streets, railroads, Corps of Engineers, and federal land. Skilled in taking accurate field measurements, identify foreign utility structures and obstacles, drawing legible field notes suitable for Drafting Department interpretation. Ability to make logical and feasible decisions regarding design and placement of buried, aerial and underground OSP facilities. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Google Earth. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The employee is frequently exposed to varied working conditions, such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, fumes, and other elements; may work in outside weather conditions; may be exposed to moderate to high noise levels in the work environment; due to nature of the job, is exposed to more safety hazards than other employees. Must have reliable vehicle with appropriate safety lighting (light bars, strobe lights, or beacons). Current and valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance. Availability for overnight travel as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr