Position: A&E Designer
Location: Remote/ US
Job Summary:
Responsible for developing conceptual designs for wireless telecommunications sites and reviewing drawings produced by CAD Technicians. Also responsible for providing support and mentoring to less experienced drafters and facilitating internal workflow. May be tasked with designing project-specific templates, as required.
Essential Functions (Key Responsibilities):
1. Information Assessment - Research and review project requirements and design information to determine sufficiency to complete the design while ensuring that the design concept can be met.
2. Production Coordination - Coordinate with other Project Managers and Engineers to establish essential functions and deadlines necessary to finish specific projects.
3. Setup - Determine appropriate methods to create drawings using either a CAD template customized to the client's requirements, a standard template designed for the specific type of work, or by updating an existing CAD file.
4. Drafting - Complete the drawing process using the information contained within the documents and in line with the Scope of Work. Make necessary corrections to existing drawings following quality review process.
5. Quality Control - review drawings from other drafters to ensure alignment with scoping and corporate drafting standards.
6. Drawing Presentation - Present and explain completed designs to appropriate personnel for review, adjustments and/or delivery.
7. Drafting Support - Provide technical and procedural support to CAD Technicians and Designers.
8. Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skill/Ability Equivalent Education/Experience
* Technical knowledge - Proficient in company approved computer drafting platforms and
drafting techniques.
* Analytical Skills - Ability to analyze information to ascertain relevance and to visualize in 3-D
* Communication Skills - Oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly express questions, and explanations and make suggestions.
* Computer Skills - Competent and proficient in the use of standard office computers and programs, i.e., MS Office.
* Decision Making - Adept at making design-related decisions once appropriate information is
gathered from various sources
* Certificate or Associate Degree in Drafting
* 2 Years of Drafting Experience in Wireless Telecommunications or a Related Industry
* Experience in the Wireless Telecommunications Industry Preferred
* Previous supervisory experience a plus
* Experience managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects
* Telecom experience a plus
* Fiber experience a plus
Special Job Dimensions:
Work requires conformation to tight deadlines, quick turnaround on projects, fast pace, the ability to adapt, and occasional overtime.