About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Telecommunications Aerial Designer to support aerial OSP and joint‑use fiber projects. This role focuses on producing construction-ready design packages that keep builds compliant, constructible, and on schedule.

• Produce aerial fiber design and pole-loading deliverables for joint-use routes, applying the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) for clearances, loading districts, and grade-of-construction requirements
• Perform make-ready engineering: identify clearance violations, required pole replacements, riser/down-guy needs, and required rearrangements; translate field conditions into actionable construction notes
• Develop and review pole attachment applications and supporting calculations per utility and joint‑use owner standards
• Run sag and tension analyses; verify mid-span and ground clearances against NESC Rule 232/235 and applicable loading cases using sag tables and pole‑loading tools
• Interpret field survey and as‑built data (pole heights, existing attachments, messenger/strand, span lengths); incorporate terrain/elevation into clearance analysis
• Prepare CAD/GIS construction drawings, route prints, pole-by-pole details, and make-ready summaries
• Coordinate with utility joint‑use departments, permitting agencies, survey crews, and construction/contractor partners to resolve design conflicts
• Support quality control of design deliverables and maintain documentation suitable for utility and right‑of‑way review
• Travel occasionally for field data collection as needed

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Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the NESC, especially clearance and loading rules for communications attachments
• Familiarity with aerial OSP and FTTH design concepts: joint use, make-ready, pole loading, messenger/strand, guying, and down‑guy/anchor placement
• Experience reading and producing OSP construction prints, route prints, and pole detail sheets
• Proficiency in CAD and/or GIS tools (AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or equivalent OSP design platforms); experience with pole‑loading software (O‑Calc, SPIDAcalc, or similar) is a strong plus
• Understanding of utility pole attachment standards and joint‑use application/permitting processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate survey/field data into compliant designs
• Effective communicator capable of coordinating with utilities, permitting agencies, and construction crews
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, relevant certification, or equivalent OSP/joint‑use design experience
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel for field work when required
• Entry‑level candidates with a solid technical foundation and aptitude are encouraged to apply

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Compensation

• Estimated: $69,465 per year (estimated). This reflects the organization’s expectations for the role; actual offer may vary based on experience and qualifications.

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What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (prorated at start), paid holidays, and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi‑annual profit sharing and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability
• HSA and FSA options
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Bereavement leave
• Parking reimbursement (varies by office)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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