OSP Designer

Ledcor; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Designer to handle the detailed design of aerial and underground fiber networks. The role involves planning and engineering fiber infrastructure across Canada. Candidates should have a technical background in civil or telecommunications fields, along with skills in AutoCAD and MS Office. This position offers the flexibility of working from home while contributing to innovative projects in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Work from home flexibility

Qualifications

• Graduate from a technical college program preferably in civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS, or equivalent experience.
• Up to 3 years experience in telecommunications or related field.
• Strong MS Office skills along with experience in AutoCAD is required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of construction or telecom documents and current practices.

Responsibilities

• Design civil telecom infrastructure and collaborate with authorities for approval.
• Understand detailed layout and design of PON networks using SpatialNET.
• Read and interpret outside plant records and extract required data.
• Perform system design, create BOM, and provide construction quotes.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

Telecommunications knowledge

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Technical college program in civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS

Job description

Job Description Summary You are an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Designer, responsible for detailed design of OSP elements (aerial and/or underground) and fiber designs of telecommunication networks. You\'ll be an integral part of the engineering team and will design networks using a variety of tools, including AutoCAD and SpatialNET, ensuring constructability issues are incorporated into the network designs. You are capable of planning, designing and detail engineering for the deployment of Fiber infrastructure across Canada for various types of projects. Apply today to join Ledcor Technical Services in Edmonton or Calgary, AB today! Learn more about working at Ledcor: Watch here.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design new civil telecom infrastructure on both private and public property. Collaborating with various authorities for approval
• Understanding of detailed layout and design of PON (GPON / FTTH) networks utilizing various programs while incorporating safety into all aspects of design using SpatialNET
• Reading and interpreting outside plant records (data, maps, fiber network designs) within SpatialNET and can extract record from it as well
• Maintain knowledge of current OSP design principles and industry standards, and perform in compliance with updated Safety Codes, Electric Codes, customer practices and procedures
• Perform system design, create BOM and provide construction quotes for requested projects
• Collaborating with team members from other divisions to overcome project challenges and issues
• Perform quality control and can effectively monitor plans for constructability review
• Following company standards and procedures related to Health & Safety while performing assigned job duties
• Ensuring scheduled deadlines are adhered to and project deliverables are maintained
• Visit job sites on a regular basis to ensure specifications and client requirements are being met

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a technical college program preferably in civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS, and/or equivalent experience
• Up to 3 years’ experience working in telecommunications or related field
• Strong MS Office skills, along with experience in AutoCAD is required
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders and interpret their needs
• Working knowledge of construction or telecom documents, drawings, specifications and current construction practices and methodology
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Work Conditions:

• This is a work from home position

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.