CAD Engineer II - #9828098

CAD Engineer I I

Tachus Fiber Internet (Tachus LLC), a leading broadband internet provider, is currently seeking a CAD Engineer I. Since 2018, we have proudly catered to the Greater Houston area, dedicated to enhancing customer experiences through reliable digital services and exceptional customer support. Our commitment has earned us a leading industry Net Promoter Score and the trust of tens of thousands of Houston-area households. Joining our team means being a part of a collective with decades of expertise in IT, infrastructure, and technology, known for building and expanding successful businesses.

Summary: The CAD Engineer 2 role is an essential position within the CAD Engineering team. Typical minimum Civil CAD experience is 4+ years & 2 years in telecom. The role supports the department in a variety of ways: Managing CAD contractors, QA/QC internal and drawings, Distribution drawings, completing advanced level redline, Backbone drawings, As-Builts, pulling plat/Right-of-way information, completing FME drawings, conducting changes orders. The person should have a basic understanding of / knowledge of various permitting engineering requirements, especially within the Metro Houston Area.

The main objective of a CAD Engineer 2 is to complete engineering drawings, from beginning to end, in a timely manner per the standards of Tachus and the permitting jurisdiction. After the training period, this person will be responsible for a geographical area for design, changes, as-builts, etc. This person will report to the Engineering Supervisor / Manager.

Role Expectations, Responsibilities, & Skills

• Fundamentally Sound
• Understands Department SOP
• Maintains and follows a strong educational development plan.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks, producing little to no errors.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with key project stakeholders.
• Follows direction well.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Works well independently and on team efforts.
• Works well with other departments (PMO / Network Planning / OSP / ETC)
• Receptive and adjusts to constructive criticism.
• Technically Sound
• Strong in Civil CAD design
• Strong with adjacent software / tools: KMZ, OSPI, QGIS, Salesforce, ETC
• Strong with Permitting & Tachus standards.
• Conduct CAD Engineering
• Understands the templates for the different project types.
• Complete CAD drawings for permitting, in a timely manner.
• Understands full scope of work and alleviates any gaps in scope.
• Updates drawing, addressing permitting comments in a timely manner.
• Leads contractors in design efforts.
• Project Communication
• Active participant in project meetings.
• Coordinates with Tachus Internal stakeholders.
• Documents all project artifacts appropriately.
• Communication project progression daily.
  

Mastery (Reviewed Quarterly/Semi-Annually)

• Level 1
• Struggles with the fundamentals, frequent quality, and communication issues.
• Struggles with CAD functions and KMZ, no understanding of outside systems.
• Hard time completing projects, in a timely manner, while having little to no errors.
• Frequent missteps in execution.
• Inconsistent in reporting progression.
• Requires a considerable amount of guidance and/or training from leadership.
• Level 2
• Solid with fundamentals; small errors, but no major issues.
• Good understanding of CAD and KMZ, and Tachus systems.
• Creates good CAD drawings, in respect to the permitting requirements.
• Reporting progression is consistent.
• Requires a reasonable amount of guidance and/or training from leadership.
• Level 3
• Outstanding with fundamentals with no errors
• Technically great with mastery over all CAD tools and work knowledge of other systems; able to train others on all department tools.
• Great completing projects in a timely manner; no changes or issues when reviewed by leadership or permitting agencies. Highlights and address potential risks.
• Flawless execution of projects.
• Progress reporting is always timely, consistent, and accurate.
• Requires a low amount of guidance and/or training from leadership.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. Must pass background and drug screen. Must be authorized to work in the United States. This is a full-time position located in The Woodlands, Texas. Relocation will not be provided. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, critical accident/illness, 401k and paid time off.