July 13, 2025

Senior/Lead Designer (Remote)

Rapid Systems Engineering Vallejo, California

Lead and manage a team of aerial pole fielders Ensure each team member is collecting the required data Set team schedules and collection targets Report collection data, timelines, and estimates to engineers daily Perform aerial pole fielding Collect all required data for utility pole loading and aerial permitting Be able to identify all types and sizes of cables on poles Be able to identify all equipment on poles Have a strong understanding of fiber optic aerial design Have a strong understanding of utility pole design and applicable codes such as GO95 and NESC Be able to research and apply any additional aerial codes per local jurisdiction requirements Use verbal and written communication skills with homeowners / landowners to access poles within backyard pole easements or on private property Utilize fielding software for data collection on a handheld device Travel daily to jobsite if nearby Perform intrusive testing Identify when poles require intrusive testing from pole tags and computer resources Perform intrusive testing with digital wood inspection drill Interpret data from testing Occasionally perform underground or OSP/ISP fiber fielding and job walks Have a strong understanding of fiber optic utility design for OSP and ISP Open fiber optic vaults / manholes for data collection Collect any necessary data in an organized manor and relay back to engineers Be able to provide route design analysis to engineers Perform aerial design when not fielding Research pole data with online resources Additional work Be willing to learn new programs/ skills / and jobs that may come up to perform when/ if fielding is unavailable High School Diploma or GED (Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus). We have extensive experience designing and permitting underground and aerial fiber for both metro connections and longhaul routes. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Get notified about new Lead Designer jobs in Vallejo, CA . Manager, People-Centered Strategy & Design Alameda, CA • Director, Product Management - MarTech and Digital Creative San Francisco, CA • Senior Civil Designer - Tucson or Denver Director, Creative Content and Video for Women’s Basketball (5173U) Intercollegiate Athletics #78086 San Francisco, CA $169,900 - $251,600 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way.

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