Designer I

Network Building + Consulting

Washington DC-Baltimore Area0–3 yrs5h agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 3 years
Must know
AutoCADCADMicrosoft Office
Work
On-site in Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
Microsoft Office26%AutoCAD13%CAD13%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
Listed
Nov 4, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

The Designer I will support project teams with varying degrees of direct project responsibilities while developing a baseline knowledge of the telecommunications site development process. Project work will focus on new site development of macro and small cell sites, the modification of existing telecommunications facilities, fiber optic networks, and other project types as required. Responsibilities will focus on the completion of design drawings while developing an understanding of client-specific telecommunications equipment and their usage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create engineering drawings using AutoCAD for telecommunications new site builds, modification projects, site upgrades, and fiber optic builds
  • Track assigned tasks and prioritize completion of tasks accordingly
  • Maintain NB+C CAD standards and templates
  • Learn telecommunications equipment and client-specific equipment and their usage
  • Learn conduit design from client-specific standards
  • Read and analyze existing blueprints, construction drawings, and plans
  • Routinely produce accurate drawings promptly and efficiently
  • Ability to complete CAD drawings independently in a timely manner
  • Learn construction methods best practices
  • Evaluate the design for constructability

Qualifications

  • Technical degree or appropriate commensurate experience required
  • 0 to 3 years’ experience with the production of engineering drawings
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as Autodesk Inventor
  • Ability to work autonomously without supervision required
  • Experience with the production of civil engineering drawings for new site builds, upgrades and fiber optic networks (or similar site engineering drawings) required
  • Utility experience preferred
  • Ability to review site documentation and gather necessary information to complete the assignment

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