Junior Drafter

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (Primary) is a leading provider of professional engineering and construction services. Our diverse teams and inclusive culture are the core that powers Primary, enabling us to tailor solutions to clients' and Engineering communities’ specific needs through listening to and embracing unique perspectives. Primary connects them to what is possible today and provides a solid foundation for tomorrow.
We offer an extensive array of comprehensive engineering design and design/build services encompassing power system engineering, design-build services for utilities, joint use and telecommunication design, traffic and transportation engineering, and renewable energy systems. These services cater to a diverse range of clients, including electric utility companies, developers, builders, commercial and industrial businesses, mining companies, government, and private contractors. We are driven to build long-term relationships with both our customers and employees.
At Primary, we are dedicated to fostering an open and safe environment where all voices, whether from our team members, clients, or community, are valued and heard. As we grow our company, we remain committed to breaking down barriers and creating new opportunities within our industry.
We have an opening for a Telecom Drafter who will be responsible for producing high-quality CAD design drawings for outside plant projects for major Canadian utility companies. This is a 12-month contract with a strong possibility for extension.

**Responsibilities**:

- Produce civil and cable drawings using AutoCAD and/or SpatialNET.
- Minimize drafting errors through constant communication with the Designer.
- Utilize all available tools to maintain high volume work output.
- Escalate difficult issues as required to prevent delays in deliverables.
- Ensure that all drawings produced adhere to client drafting standards and specifications.
- Review own drawings for content and accuracy prior to issuing them to the Designer.
- Keep up to date with advances in AutoCAD and SpatialNET updates.
- Adhere to Primary’s approved processes and procedures.
- Monitor workload and develop realistic action plans while being sensitive to time. constraints and resource availability.
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- 1 or more years of utility industry experience would be preferred.
- Proficient in utilizing AutoCAD for 2D drafting and design.
- Must have a high attention to detail and review their own drawings for compliance with client standards.
- Must be able to interpret electrical distribution, civil, deep utility, and grading CAD drawings.
- Experience using SpatialNET and understanding of splicing in SpatialNET is an asset.
- Experience with ArcGIS/ESRI would be an asset.
- Basic knowledge of fibre, copper, coaxial & civil design is an asset.
- Knowledge of major telecommunication design and drafting standards is an asset.
- Knowledge of URD (Underground Residential Distribution) design standards and processes is an asset.
- Class 5 driver’s license.

Primary offers a highly competitive compensation package including, competitive salaries, bonuses, Health & Dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, Company Matching RRSP, flex days, and several career and professional development opportunities.
**Please Note, you must be a Canadian Citizen or have a valid work permit