SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Mears Group, a Quanta Services Company, safely provides comprehensive infrastructure services to fiber, wireline and wireless carrier customers within the communications industry.  With a focus on delivering for our customers the highest quality and service, we need smart, dedicated individuals that take pride in their work and have the savvy to thrive in a rapidly growing environment. 

We are currently looking to hire a Telecom GIS/CAD Specialist for our Sacramento, CA location. Successful candidates will provide design and technical skills to a team of engineers, designers, and planners to participate in a variety of telecom projects.

Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing). 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

(Based upon level of position, not all functions may apply)

  • Aid in the production of construction drawings to include GIS design and the development of standard details and standard prototypes at front end of project
  • Modify and/or refine details and prototypes at the direction of the Design Engineer
  • Optimize efficiency and production
  • Communicate with other project team members and make occasional field design walks to obtain necessary data and requirements
  • Follow schedule of priorities as established by Design Engineer
  • Adhere to MEARS standards for electronic and paper files
  • Utilize MEARS CAD standards and follow requirements set by the Design Engineer on each project.
  • Learn new technology necessary for expanding work base
  • General documents preparation, data entry, creating work order construction prints, records posting
  • Ability to work multiple projects at the same time and meet all requirements
  • Communicate and resolve any design issues with internal and external customers
  • Comply with all safety requirements- reinforce all internal and external safety practices and policies
  • Prepare manual redline drawings and High-Level Designs when required
  • Prepare electronic drawings using computer aided drafting systems when required
  • Understanding of local, county, state permit requirements (e.g., Traffic Control, encroachment, Right Of Way, easement, etc.).
  • Recognize process waste and suggest changes

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Skills):

  • Previous utility construction experience
  • 3 years engineering planning or general engineering experience.
  • Must have experience in Underground/Aerial Utility construction and Network Installation
  • Must have computer skills and experience with Microsoft office applications, Autodesk AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Knowledge of ESRI and ArcGIS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Technology degree, CAD diploma or certificate from accredited school preferred 
  • 3+ years’ experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS (Version 2000 or later) is required
  • Solid understanding of AutoCAD MAP and GIS and mapping concepts. 

This description portrays in general terms the type and levels of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive or represent specific duties of any one incumbent.  The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.

It is the continuing policy of Mears Group to afford equal opportunities for all qualified persons, regardless of their race, creed, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class at the local, state, or federal level. No person shall be excluded from employment consideration on the basis of these factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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