Senior OSP Designer

Ledcor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications service provider in Calgary is looking for an experienced Outside Plant Designer. In this role, you will design aerial and underground fibre optic networks, ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in telecommunications design, excellent skills in AutoCAD and GIS, and strong organizational abilities. Join a recognized company that values diversity and offers competitive rewards while working on exciting projects.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in telecommunications OSP fiber design or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of municipal permitting requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design OSP elements and fiber networks for telecommunication.
• Guide and mentor junior designers in OSP design.
• Conduct site walks and collect data for construction drawings.

Skills

Expert in fiber optic network design

Knowledge of construction practices

Strong attention to detail

Communication and collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate from a technical college program in civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

You are a veteran experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Designer, responsible for detailed design of OSP elements (aerial and/or underground) and fibre designs of telecommunication networks. You'll be an integral part of the engineering team and will design networks using a variety of tools, ensuring constructability issues are incorporated into the network designs.

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Essential Responsibilities

• Expert in design of fibre optic networks, both aerial and underground.
• Solid knowledge of construction practices.
• Community set up upon award of FTTH projects.
• Working with stakeholders such as municipalities, permitting authorities, PMO and Operations, GIS and others as needed.
• Setting up templates for designers to utilize.
• Creating and maintaining process and workflow documentation.
• Guide, mentor and quality check work of junior designers.
• Perform quality control and field checks of construction and inspections.
• Reading and interpreting outside plant records (data, maps, fibre network designs).
• Maintain knowledge of current OSP design principles and industry standards, and perform in compliance with updated Safety Codes, Electric Codes, customer practices and procedures.
• Conduct site walk for data collection of all surface features and underground utility data necessary to support the preparation of the construction drawings that are complete and suitable for construction.
• 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.
• Following company standards and procedures related to Health & Safety while performing assigned job duties.
• Ensuring schedule deadlines are adhered to and project deliverables are maintained.
• Travelling and working on site as required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience working within telecommunications OSP fibre design, copper design or RF plant design is an asset.
• Graduate from a technical college program preferably in civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS or equivalent experience.
• Expert knowledge of outside plant design practices and municipal permitting requirements is a requirement.
• Organized and self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Strong MS Office skills, experienced with AutoCAD, GIS. Spatial Net 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.
• Initiates team discussions, sharing experiences and ideas.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment requirements.

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.