CAD Designer I

Cable ONE

CAD Designer I designing hybrid fiber-coax and fiber optic networks for Sparklight/Cable One. Producing detailed layouts, drawings, and designs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Node.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, coordinates plotting and mapping and determines fiber node placement requirements for hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) and fiber optic networks.
Prepares and supports detailed engineering and design drawing files using CAD or other spatial or Geographic Information software platforms.
Works with Technical Operations, Construction and Engineering to facilitate design / engineering services.
Provides design support within a defined area or region.
Updates As-Builts as construction is completed and releases the area.
Performs base drafting.
Creates accurate network maps and detailed electronic construction prints.
Prepares layouts, drawings and designs according to engineering specifications.
Makes design decisions regarding construction and safety methods according to appropriate Cable One, FCC, OSHA, NEC, NESC, VDOT, BOCA, Land Use Manual, and local, state and federal regulations and procedures.
May be responsible for creation of design permitting for state agencies.
May perform quality checks of mapping and network design and negotiate / approve design and/or construction changes.
May estimate material and labor costs for special projects for fiber and coax up to the patch panel or customer premise.
May be responsible for fiber availability and ring capacity checks and determination of reinforcement requirements.
May coordinate project planning and site surveys with sales personnel, utility companies, commercial building engineers, contractors, utility locators, state and county representatives and company crews as necessary to include designing service to new and existing residential properties and commercial facilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Up to two years' experience
HS diploma or equivalent.
Valid drivers’ license.
Completion of Systems Technician course.
Completion of NCTI Fiber Testing & Maintenance course and Cable One Technical Training Center system course (as applicable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection
Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
Associate recognition & awards programs
Advancement opportunities
Collaborative work environment
FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area

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Hard Skills & Tools

fiber node placementfiber optic networksCADGeographic Information softwarebase draftingnetwork mapselectronic construction printsdesign permittingquality checkscost estimation

Soft Skills

coordinationcommunicationnegotiationproject planningcollaboration

Certifications

HS diploma or equivalentvalid drivers’ licenseSystems Technician courseNCTI Fiber Testing & Maintenance courseCable One Technical Training Center system course