Technical Planning for Mobile Network Sites: What Construction and Technical Drafters Can Expect at MUGLER

We’re looking for construction and technical drafters who want to take CAD beyond the desk. At MUGLER, we create technical drawings for mobile network sites – covering rooftops, masts, antennas, network equipment and the subsequent construction work on site.

To give prospective applicants a better understanding of what makes this role special, we interviewed Marina. She works as a planner at MUGLER and has first-hand experience of the tasks, coordination processes and challenges involved in the technical planning of mobile network sites. Her insights offer a valuable perspective on the exciting technical environment in which new construction and technical drafters will work at MUGLER – and the opportunities for professional development that come with it.

Marina, you work as a planner at MUGLER. How does your work relate to the advertised position of Construction Drafter / Technical Drafter?

The roles are closely connected. Anyone joining us as a construction or technical drafter will work with CAD software, existing site drawings, technical specifications and mobile network sites. You need to understand the existing site conditions, the equipment being planned and how to turn all that information into accurate technical drawings.

My role today goes beyond drafting alone. But that’s exactly what makes this field so interesting: You gradually develop your expertise in technical site planning and take on more responsibility over time.

How would you explain the job to someone who has never worked in the technical planning of mobile network sites before?

Put simply, I plan antenna installations for mobile networks. Depending on the site, this could involve antennas on a rooftop or a mast. We assess the existing conditions, determine what needs to be installed and work out how everything can be implemented from both a technical and structural perspective. This forms the basis for the drawings used in the next stages of the project.

What does a typical working day look like for you?

I start my morning by checking my emails. Then I get to work on whichever planning project is currently on my agenda. I work through the documentation step by step, coordinate with structural engineers, steel construction specialists, construction managers and other departments, and then submit the plans for review. Once I receive feedback, I make the necessary adjustments. Finally, I mark the planning work as complete.

So it’s not a job where you spend the entire day working alone in front of a CAD screen. CAD is certainly an important part of the role, but the job also involves coordination, technical understanding and the ability to think independently and contribute your own ideas.

How does working at MUGLER differ from a conventional construction draughting role?

What we do here is not something you learn directly during your vocational training. If you come from building construction, an architectural practice or an engineering consultancy, you may already know CAD and technical drawing. But mobile network sites, antennas, network equipment, guidelines and the many technical specifications form a specialist field of their own.

That is what makes the job special. Every site is different. You are not simply given a finished specification to copy into a drawing. You have to understand the specific situation, check the documentation, incorporate details of the existing installation, develop the design and coordinate with different teams.

Do you need experience in mobile network site design before joining MUGLER?

No. We teach you what matters in the technical design of mobile network sites. Basic CAD skills and technical understanding are important. But you learn the specialist topics – such as antenna types, network equipment, clearances, design manuals and customer-specific guidelines – step by step during an induction period lasting around six months to a year.

It takes some time to become fully confident. This is a broad field of work. But new colleagues are not left to manage on their own. You receive support, build your knowledge gradually and learn a great deal by putting it into practice.

What role do site visits, measurements and surveys of existing installations play?

Site visits are part of the job, depending on the task. On site, we record what is actually there: dimensions, antennas, network equipment, cable routes, steel structures and other details relevant to the design. This is important because existing documentation is not always complete or accurate. Some things only become apparent when you are at the site. Photos help, but you sometimes notice details in person that are not clear in an image.

A visit to a nearby site can usually be completed in a day. More distant sites may require two days. Sometimes several sites are combined into one trip. All of this makes the job very varied.

Does that mean going onto rooftops or climbing towers?

That can be part of it. Every visit is different, but at some sites you need to inspect the situation directly. This can include rooftop sites or towers.

For some people, that is a challenge at first. Not everyone is immediately comfortable with heights. But this first-hand experience of the site helps you produce better designs later. Seeing the actual conditions for yourself gives you a different understanding of the task.

Do you also use modern technology such as drones or 360-degree cameras?

Yes. At some sites, we use drone imagery and 360-degree cameras. This helps the colleagues who work with the documentation later, for example in structural engineering or site design.

A drone lets you document a site from different perspectives. At rooftop sites, 360-degree images can make the layout and conditions easier to understand. It is an exciting part of the work because technical design and modern documentation methods come together directly.

What pleasantly surprised you when you joined MUGLER?

I was surprised by how varied and demanding the work is. I wanted a challenge, and I found it here. It is never boring. Every site is different, and every design brings new details to consider. You keep developing your skills and learning new things.

What makes the job special for you personally?

I like producing something that others can build on. My aim is to create a clear, accurate drawing so that site managers and installation technicians can work effectively on site and everything is installed correctly.

It feels good when the installation can be built from your drawings. You can see that your work is needed.

Why would you recommend applying to MUGLER?

Because you have a good team around you and are not left on your own. New colleagues are welcomed and supported. You have time to learn, ask questions and gradually grow into your responsibilities. For me, the team is very important. When that works well, it means a lot.

Start your career at MUGLER as a construction draughtsperson / technical draughtsperson

Do you have CAD experience, technical understanding and an interest in a role that goes beyond conventional construction draughting? Then a position as a construction draughtsperson / technical draughtsperson at MUGLER could be right for you.

You will work on mobile network sites, produce technical drawings, assist with site surveys and discover a specialist field that is rarely covered in this depth during vocational training.

If you would like to combine CAD with real equipment, site visits and responsibility, we look forward to receiving your application.