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Entry Level CAD Drafter

Akkodis
Columbus, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026

Akkodis is seeking an Entry Level CAD Drafter for a 6-month Contract to Hire job with a client in Columbus, OH. You will be working for a utility construction business/ network installation business. Your drafting will support projects in multiple states. You will create underground construction drawings for utility installation. This position is a fully onsite opportunity.


Rate Range: $18.00/hour to $22.00/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.


Desired Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or CAD certificate.


• Two years of experience required.


• Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD, base-mapping, GIS and layering, fundamental knowledge of Outside Plant, running line, conduit and cable design for copper, fiber optics, coax, manholes, hand holes, Make-Ready Engineering and poles (aerial and underground).

• A thorough understanding/ experience in the Outside Plant telecom industry, public right-of-way, private easements, existing utilities such as water, sewer, electric, gas, and other underground and aerial utilities.

• Knowledgeable in city, county, state and local municipalities encroachment permits, Traffic Control and specialty permits (e.g., UPRR, Caltrans, etc.), easement right away and various environmental permits are highly desired.

• Must be able to interact with the local municipalities, Telco engineers and construction/maintenance forces to acquire OSP Records, ICGS, Assessor Maps, map info, AIS and Construction Prints.

• Site surveys, translating field notes to develop and update conduit/ cable engineering design drawings in AutoCAD.

• Experience reading blueprints, conduit prints and floor plans.

• Experience reading permits and setting up traffic control.


If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.


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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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