Drafter/designer

Job Title: Make Ready Technician

Job Description

• This role combines field data collection with office-based design work.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in telecom infrastructure design, utility pole assessments, and working with data collection platforms such as IKE or similar.
• You will be responsible for gathering field data, analyzing site conditions, and producing accurate telecom infrastructure designs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys of telecom infrastructure, including utility poles, fiber routes, and right-of-way conditions.
• Use IKE or similar platforms (e.g., SPIDA, O-Calc, GIS tools) to collect and document field data.
• Develop 'Make Ready' engineering designs to support fiber and broadband deployment.
• Interpret telecom construction standards and apply them to field conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and permitting teams to ensure design accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of field data, design files, and project documentation.
• Travel to job sites 50% of the time and work in the office in Syracuse 50%.

Essential Skills

• Makes Ready Design
• Field survey
• Design
• Electrical Power
• Associate's Degree in Electrical Power Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in telecom field work or infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with 'Make Ready' processes and NESC standards.
• Experience with IKE or similar data collection and design platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively in the office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3rd Party Make Ready - telecom experience
• Associates in Electrical Power Technology or similar engineering degree preferred
• Broadband design or someone with OSP design experience is great.
• National Joint Utilities Notification system, NJUNS is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

• The position offers a balanced work environment with 50% fieldwork and 50% office work.
• The ideal candidate will initially shadow a senior team member in the field for a few months and then independently survey their own projects before returning to the office to design them.
• Enjoy the autonomy of the role with no micromanagement, competitive pay, and additional perks such as a company vehicle, daily food allowance, free hotel accommodations for distant sites, and paid drive time.
• Travel typically involves visits to Buffalo, Massena, Binghamton, and other locations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Syracuse,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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