Drafting Technologist III

SPECTRAFORCE; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECTRAFORCE in Edmonton, AB is seeking a contract Drafter to produce, update, and maintain technical drawings for pipeline and facility assets.

The role requires experience across mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines, with strong AutoCAD skills and the ability to interpret field data; hybrid work arrangement Mon/Tues/Thu in office, Wed/Fri at home.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years drafting experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience across mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation.
• Proficient with AutoCAD; Revit a plus.
• Ability to interpret field data and project inputs into drawings.
• Familiarity with drafting standards and data management could be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update drawings across mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Translate concepts and field inputs into accurate CAD drawings.
• Incorporate site markups, photos, and as-built data into deliverables.
• Ensure drawings meet DS 001–003 and industry practices.
• Prepare IFC and As-Built drawing packages.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, field teams and vendors.
• Maintain drawing control and revision history.
• Support multi-project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Drafting

Oil & Gas

Multi-disciplinary

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

LPDMS

Job description

Location: Edmonton, AB - Hybrid (Mon, Tues, Thurs in office/ Weds, Fri at home)

Duration: 1 year

Work Model: Pay Rate: $42/hr and up

High-Level Description:

• This contract Drafter role supports Engineering and Operations by producing, updating, and maintaining accurate technical drawings across pipeline and facility assets.
• The position requires strong experience working across multiple engineering disciplines within the oil and gas industry, with the ability to interpret field data and project inputs into compliant design documentation.
• Experience working with Client’s drawing standards and systems is preferred.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Develop, update, and maintain engineering drawings across mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines
• Translate engineering concepts, project deliverables, and field redlines into accurate CAD drawings
• Review and incorporate site markups, photos, and as-built information into final deliverables
• Ensure all drawings comply with Client’s drafting standards (DS 001, DS 002, DS 003) and applicable industry practices
• Support preparation of Issued for Construction (IFC) and As-Built drawing packages
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, field teams, and external service providers to ensure alignment
• Maintain drawing control, revision history, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Support multi-project delivery in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Scope/Dimensions

• Works across a broad range of drawing types supporting pipeline and facility projects
• Interfaces with internal teams and external contractors to deliver consistent, high-quality drawings
• Requires independent judgment to interpret incomplete or evolving input data and resolve drawing discrepancies
• Contributes directly to process safety information (PSI) accuracy and project execution quality

Contacts/Working Relationships

• Engineering Drawings team (daily coordination and delivery alignment)
• Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams (clarification of design intent and field conditions)
• Asset Information Management, PSI, and Engineering Records (standards compliance and data integrity)
• External EPCs, vendors, and drafting service providers (project execution and deliverables)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Minimum 5+ years drafting experience in the oil and gas industry
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation)
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (additional tools such as Revit considered an asset)
• Experience developing and updating P&IDs, plot plans, facility layouts, and equipment drawings
• Ability to interpret field redlines, site photos, and project documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently in a contract/remote or distributed team environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with Client’s drawings, standards, and systems (e.g., LPDMS)
• Familiarity with pipeline and facility operations
• Knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, and tagging conventions