Telecommunications Drafter - AutoCad

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

- Selected Candidate is required to obtain criminal background check and police clearance and driver’s abstract.

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