Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

The OSP AutoCAD Drafter will work with the engineering / design team on the production of outside plant drawings for fiber-based telecommunications infrastructure projects and will report to the Project Manager – OSP Engineering and Design.

Responsibilities will include the drafting of communications infrastructure using AutoCAD, with an emphasis on Road Moves and OSP fiber optic cable infrastructure projects such as FTTx, and 5G. Knowledge of the standards and specifications of utility Right-of-Way owners, utility owners and OSP construction practices for fiber optic cable plant is a plus (but not required).

• Draft OSP construction drawings in AutoCAD for jurisdictional permitting

• Research and define local jurisdictional regulations, coordinate permit application process and ensure that design conforms to specifications

• Interpret underground, direct buried, and aerial telecom facilities records on maps and fielding notes

What You Bring to SAM

• 2+ years of relevant telecommunication industry experience is a plus

• Strong experience with AutoCAD is required

• Fundamental knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of outside plant designs is a plus

• Strong organization skills

• Familiarity with design standards relative to FTTP, FTTB, and FTTC is a plus

Our Perks

• Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately

• 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%

• Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority

• No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)

• Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career

• Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year

• Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Our Culture

Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for eleven consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

• 2+ years of relevant telecommunication industry experience is a plus

• Strong experience with AutoCAD is required

• Fundamental knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of outside plant designs is a plus

• Strong organization skills

• Familiarity with design standards relative to FTTP, FTTB, and FTTC is a plus

The OSP AutoCAD Drafter will work with the engineering / design team on the production of outside plant drawings for fiber-based telecommunications infrastructure projects and will report to the Project Manager – OSP Engineering and Design.

Responsibilities will include the drafting of communications infrastructure using AutoCAD, with an emphasis on Road Moves and OSP fiber optic cable infrastructure projects such as FTTx, and 5G. Knowledge of the standards and specifications of utility Right-of-Way owners, utility owners and OSP construction practices for fiber optic cable plant is a plus (but not required).

• Draft OSP construction drawings in AutoCAD for jurisdictional permitting

• Research and define local jurisdictional regulations, coordinate permit application process and ensure that design conforms to specifications

• Interpret underground, direct buried, and aerial telecom facilities records on maps and fielding notes