MDU Engineering Drafter/Designer

Plot, map, design, and draft in CADD using the requirements for telecommunications networks and permits. Create accurate network maps, layouts, drawings, and detailed electronic construction prints to meet customer expectations.

Pay

Starting at $22.00 to $26.00 per hour with the potential to earn more based on a unit pay differential.

What You’ll Do

• Create new Outside Plant (OSP) network designs in various applications/software
• Develop and issue work prints for OSP Telecom networks
• Work with Engineering and Construction departments and coordinate with permitting agencies
• Create documentation and reporting to support the work package, i.e.: bill of materials, labor quantities, etc.
• Ensure facility designs follow company standards and comply with the requirements of local, state and federal regulations, which may include Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
• Provide any documentation required for the cost-effective placement of communication facilities
• Meet project deadlines and successfully complete tasks under tight timelines
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or at least three years of telecommunications OSP Design/Engineering experience is required
• Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred
• Knowledge of Telecommunications industry standards
• Previous MDU Engineering Drafting experience required
• Regulations for OSP facilities
• Aerial, buried and underground construction methods and engineering requirements
• Government permit requirements
• OSP Communications Design systems
• Applications such as IDDS, ICGS, vBuild, Canvas, BDMS, LFIM, and FIM
• Knowledge of Visio, Microstation and AutoCad

Physical Abilities & Exposures

• Routinely: Work alone in remote locations, use keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally: Operate vehicle, climb stairs, stand, walk

Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

Why Grow Your Career With Us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.