OSP Designer - Telecommunications

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications construction firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Outside Plant Designer. You will be responsible for detailed design of OSP elements and fiber designs for telecommunication networks. This remote position is integral to the engineering team, requiring expertise in SpatialNet and AutoCAD, along with strong organizational skills. Join us to innovate and maintain essential telecommunications infrastructure across North America.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill and knowledge development

Support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience working within telecommunications OSP fiber design.
• Ability to communicate clearly with project stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of construction or telecom documents.

Responsibilities

• Design OSP elements and fiber designs of telecommunication networks.
• Create BOM and provide construction quotes for projects.
• Ensure project deliverables are maintained.

Skills

Understanding of detailed layout and design of PON networks

Reading and interpreting outside plant records

Knowledge of current OSP design principles

Collaboration with team members

Quality control and monitoring plans

Strong organizational and planning skills

Education

Graduate from a technical college program

Tools

SpatialNet

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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 will be an integral part of the engineering team and design networks using tools such as 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 project types, including Single-Family Unit (SFU), Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU), commercial or industrial. Ledcor Technical Services in Edmonton and Calgary, AB is seeking to fill this role. 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 extracting records from it
• 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 effectively monitor plans for constructability review
• Follow company standards and procedures related to Health & Safety while performing assigned job duties
• Ensure 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 in SpatialNET for OSP, ISP, Greenfield, MDU, or 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, with experience in AutoCAD; knowledge of GIS is 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

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.

7008 Roper Road NW, Edmonton, AB