Telecommunications Drafter

RPB Industries Construction Group specializes in underground utility construction to a wide variety of clients across Western Canada. We offer Turnkey construction in the telecommunications industry. With offices in Spruce Grove, Calgary, and Lethbridge.

**Job description - Telcom Drafting Specialist**

**Responsibilities**:

- Help develop base mapping, prepare permit drawings, construction drawings, and final as-built in electronic AutoCAD and PDF formats.
- Operate Autodesk AutoCAD and MicroStation with a high level of competency.
- Must be able to interpret redline/sketches from designers, surveyors, and construction field staff.
- Import field data from GIS based systems into AutoCAD.
- Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
- Must be familiar with design and drafting standards used by shallow utilities.
- Obtain permit approvals such as line assignments from municipalities, crossing and proximity agreements, parks and environmental approvals, etc.
- Class 5 Driver’s License and must have a clean driving record.
- Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

- Diploma or Degree in Drafting from an accredited institution, or the equivalent combination of Technical Training and/or Professional Experience.
- 3-5 years experience in the shallow utility industry specializing in drafting.
- Extensive knowledge in AutoCAD, AutoCAD civil 3D, MicroStation and Microsoft suite of products.
- Experience reading and understanding construction plans with ability to comprehend design drawings from other utility companies.
- Familiarity and experience with telecommunications and shallow utility standards
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work well with others in a team environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience with SpatialNet is ideal but not a prerequisite

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3B3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Location**:

- Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3B3 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-22