Telecom Drafter

Job Description

The Operational Solutions and Technologies team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of critical infrastructure, systems, and engineering projects. Leveraging expertise in cybersecurity, telecommunications, IT/OT convergence, intelligent automation, software and systems engineering, and systems integration, the team develops resilient, scalable, and optimized solutions that ensure the long-term sustainability of infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are on a strong growth trajectory, creating opportunities to contribute to exciting and complex projects, develop new skills, take on new challenges, and advance your career within the organization.

As a Telecom Drafter, you will be engaged in the preparation and revision of telecommunications drawings and CAD deliverables across a variety of projects for CIMA+'s key clients. Our telecommunications team works with industrial and public-sector clients across power utilities, energy, transportation, telecommunications carriers, and other critical infrastructure sectors.

You will create and update detailed drawings from engineering sketches, redlines, field information, vendor documentation and client standards; prepare drawing packages and related schedules; coordinate with engineers and designers; and support the delivery of accurate, reliable and constructible telecommunications designs across a broad range of wired and wireless applications.

This role offers opportunities to strengthen your telecom drafting capabilities, broaden your exposure to mission-critical infrastructure projects, and progressively take on more complex assignments. This is a hybrid role that can be based out of our offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, or Edmonton.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and revise detailed telecommunications CAD drawings in 2D and 3D, including system block diagrams, network diagrams, equipment layouts, rack elevations, panel layouts, wiring and interconnection diagrams, cable routing, details and installation drawings.
• Incorporate engineering sketches, redlines, vendor drawings, field information and client standards into drawing deliverables.
• Prepare bills of materials, cable schedules, equipment lists, nameplate schedules and other drawing-related schedules and data sheets.
• Prepare complete drawing and deliverable packages for review by engineers and designers.
• Maintain a high level of drawing accuracy, consistency and compliance with project and client standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers and other project team members to resolve drawing comments and obtain required design information.
• Organize and prioritize multiple drafting assignments to meet project schedules and quality requirements.
• Support record/as-built drawing updates and document closeout activities.
• Participate in site visits and field verification activities, as required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, or equivalent technical training/certification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant drafting experience, preferably in telecommunications, utilities, industrial, transportation, or other infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and good working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD drafting.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, markups, technical drawings and design information.
• Good understanding of CAD standards, drawing organization, layering, references and plotting.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, designers and project teams and manage multiple assignments.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Drafting & CAD Experience

Experience with several of the following drafting tools, deliverables and practices is preferred, commensurate with the level of the position.

• Telecom Drawings:
  • System block and network diagrams; equipment and rack layouts; panel layouts; wiring and interconnection diagrams; cable routing; installation details; sections and elevations; record/as-built drawings
• CAD / 2D-3D:
  • AutoCAD; 2D and 3D drawing development; external references; layers; blocks; plotting; drawing setup and package management
• Drawing Coordination:
  • Engineering markups; vendor drawings; field information; client standards; interdisciplinary interfaces; drawing review and clash/conflict identification
• Schedules & Data:
  • Bills of materials; cable schedules; equipment lists; nameplate schedules; drawing-related schedules and data sheets

Assets

• Major Asset: Experience or exposure to Substation Design Suite (SDS) and AutoCAD Electrical, including their use in developing coordinated 3D drawings/models and associated substation or telecommunications design deliverables.
• Experience or exposure to related engineering disciplines, including Electrical, Protection & Control (P&C), Civil and Structural design.
• Experience with power utility, substation, transmission and distribution, transportation, industrial, or other critical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of MicroStation, Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Inventor, GIS or BIM workflows.
• Knowledge of CAD customization, templates, blocks, scripts, or drafting automation.
• Knowledge of client drafting standards, safety requirements and engineering drawing practices.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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