OSP Designer

Ledcor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor seeks an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Designer in Vancouver, BC. This role involves detailed design of aerial and underground fiber elements for telecommunication networks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols. The designer will work collaboratively within an engineering team, leveraging tools like AutoCAD and SpatialNET. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Graduate from a technical college program or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in telecommunications OSP fiber design.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD and SpatialNET required.

Responsibilities

• Design OSP elements for telecommunications networks.
• Ensure constructability issues are accounted for in designs.
• Collaborate to overcome project challenges.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

Technical college program in civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS

Tools

AutoCAD

SpatialNET

MS Office

Job description

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 LML for various types of projects consisting of Single-Family Unit - SFU / Multi Dwelling Units - MDU, commercial or industrial.

Apply today to join Ledcor Technical Services in Vancouver, BC today!

Learn more about working at Ledcor: Watch here.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a technical college program preferably in civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS, and/or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of SpatialNet is mandatory for this role. Any work done in SpatialNET for OSP, ISP, Greenfield, MDU, Business is a prerequisite.
• 3-5 years of experience working within telecommunications OSP fiber design supporting a large national Telecom provider, to create fiber related OSP design.
• Strong MS Office skills, along with experience in AutoCAD is required. Having knowledge of GIS would be an asset.
• 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.

Compensation

$60,800 - $83, 600 annually

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

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.

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.

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 .