Drafter / Designer

Job Title: Telecom Fiber Design Drafter Job Description This role focuses on drafting and supporting the design of broadband communication and fiber optic network systems. You will use specialized tools such as 3-GIS, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD to create, update, and quality-check high-level design maps and related documentation for telecom and utility fiber projects. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing engineering team with a strong pipeline of fiber design work and long-term consulting potential. This position is a hybrid role that allows for 2-3 work from home days. Responsibilities Participate in the design process of broadband communication and fiber optic systems using 3-GIS fiber network management software. Originate Rural Utilities Service (RUS) codes on existing High Level Design (HLD) maps in AutoCAD to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with standards. Perform quality control reviews on HLD maps to verify that designs adhere to established telecom and fiber design standards. Prepare detailed splice guides in Microsoft Excel that clearly correlate to individual maps and job names for field and engineering use. Update system maps and design files in 3-GIS and AutoCAD when changes or edits occur to the original HLD design. Collaborate with engineering and field services teams to ensure fiber drafting outputs support project schedules and technical requirements. Learn and apply internal processes and workflows for utility and fiber design projects, incorporating feedback from team members. Maintain organized digital files and documentation to support ongoing and future fiber design projects. Essential Skills Diploma or equivalent education. At least 1 year of experience using ArcGIS software for fiber network or telecom drafting. Hands-on fiber drafting experience, preferably in telecom or utility design environments. Proficiency with AutoCAD for working with High Level Design (HLD) maps. Ability to perform detailed quality control on design maps and documentation. Competence in using Microsoft Excel to create structured, detailed splice guides. Understanding of fiber optic and telecom design concepts and terminology. Additional Skills & Qualifications 1+ years of ArcGIS experience combined with 3-GIS exposure is preferred. Experience working in telecom, fiber optic, or utility engineering design projects. Comfort working within small, collaborative engineering teams. Ability to adapt to evolving processes and project workloads in a growing organization. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and documentation. Willingness to grow into a long-term consulting or direct hire role with the team. Work Environment You will join a small, close-knit engineering team of approximately 25 people that is actively growing and expanding its fiber design portfolio. The office is currently located in Georgetown, KY and will relocate to Frankfort, KY around mid-August. The position offers a flexible hybrid work structure: once the Georgetown office is settled, you can expect to work 2–3 days from home and the remaining days in the office. During the transition from Georgetown to Frankfort, experienced candidates may primarily work from home up to four days per week with one day in-office, shifting to the standard hybrid arrangement once the Frankfort office is fully operational. Core working hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. All necessary equipment is provided, and you will receive training and support from an experienced 3-GIS professional to help you ramp up in the role. The environment is business casual, low key, and collaborative, with a focus on long-term project work and professional growth. The engagement is structured as a 9-month consulting assignment with intent to convert to a direct role, and if direct hire is not immediately possible, it is expected to continue as a long-term contract. One week of paid time off and holiday time (billed back to the client) is available. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, KY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $36.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Georgetown,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options. 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