Designer II, A&E (Telecom)

About the position Telamon is a leading provider of connectivity integration, implementation, and distribution solutions for many of the world’s most recognized telecommunications, transportation and consumer brands. Founded in 1985, we are a minority-owned company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and maintain a global footprint with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. This work isn’t easy—and that is exactly why we do it. Telamon thrives when we’re solving problems that help enhance connectivity and lead to simplicity, safety, and reliability in everyday life. We are cultivating deeper connections with every bond we forge: a more comprehensive network that serves the world around us—inside our walls and out. Learn more at telamon.com The A&E Designer II is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of moderate to advanced complexity construction drawings for telecommunication projects. The A&E Designer II is responsible for addressing the fit-up, feasibility, and accuracy of proposed scope of work and working with senior staff to remedy or communicate alternatives with project management. This position requires basic mathematics skills, moderate special reasoning skills, and professional written and verbal communication skills. The A&E Designer II will use AutoCAD almost exclusively for drafting and design as well as Microsoft Office Suite, PDF editing, and web-based workflow management systems. Responsibilities may include occasional travel for site walks.

Responsibilities

• Convert field notes, architectural, engineering and/or plan sketches into working construction drawings using AutoCAD per customer specifications.
• Revise construction drawings per customer and internal redlines.
• Maintain familiarity with individual client requirements and adapt to new client preferences.
• Work collaboratively with the Structural and A&E groups to prepare, draft, and review structural and A&E drawings.
• Perform moderate to advanced CAD tasks including structural modification and construction drawings for zoning purposes.
• Manage timelines and deliverable quality on small to medium-sized projects with the assistance of the Engineering Manager / A&E Manager.
• Performs detailed checking and redlines work performed by others on assigned project(s).
• Work with A&E Manager to develop new templates, tool palettes, macros, LISPs, and other time saving processes.
• Ensure accurate project status tracking to facilitate project management reporting.
• Performs site visits as needed to document field conditions for new sites and site modification projects.
• Regular deliverable product review responsibility over peers and junior staff

Requirements

• Proficiency with AutoCAD required; experience with AutoCAD 2015 or newer preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD work functions including paper space/model space, scaled viewports, blocks, text fields, dynamic blocks, libraries, and templates required.
• Strong computer skills required, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to review both technical and non-technical aspects of field work.
• Ability to review work completed by others and adequately convey required corrections.
• Effectively communicate and work with both internal Engineering and Project Management teams as well as customers.
• Ability to set priorities for self and others and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to sketch site layout and surrounding areas, read and take measurements.
• Associate’s degree involving drafting and architecture/engineering preferred.
• 3-6 years of telecom CAD design experience preferred, alternately 4-8 years of CAD design experience in a related field.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company match, dependent care FSA, life & disability coverage, voluntary plans, legal/ID protection, pet insurance, EAP
• Financial: 401(k) with company match, annual bonus based on company performance, referral bonuses, discounts, phone allowance; field roles: travel pay, per diem, company-paid lodging, and company vehicle (if applicable)
• Time Off & Flexibility: Flexible PTO for salaried roles; starting at 15 days (PTO with 2 floating holidays) for hourly roles; paid holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, company-paid sabbaticals, and hybrid/remote options
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, annual professional development grants, online learning resources, leadership programs, and internal growth opportunities
• Additional Benefits: Recognition programs, scholarships and educational stipends for children, company paid sabbaticals and company outings with access to local events.

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