Telecom Drafting Specialist

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**

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Outside Plant Drafter to support our current engineering and design group.

**Responsibilities**:

- Import base mapping, create civil construction drawings, prepare permit drawings, produce RF Coax and FTTP Drawings, and generate final as-built packages in AutoCAD and PDF formats.
- Operate Autodesk AutoCAD with a high level of competency.
- Interpret redline/sketches from designers, surveyors, and construction field staff.
- Import field data from GIS based systems into AutoCAD.
- Contribute to and implement design modifications to improve quality of projects and processes.
- Maintain familiarity 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.
- 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 of AutoCAD, 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 RF Coaxial cable Design and FTTP Design an Asset.
- Experience with SpatialNet is ideal but not a prerequisite.

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

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Spruce Grove, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- AutoCAD: 1 year (required)
- drafting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-27