Senior Telecom CAD Drafter — Hybrid, 3D & Mentoring

CIMA+; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership opportunities

Flexible hybrid schedule

3–5 weeks vacation

Drafting training and mentorship

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Telecom Drafter to lead drafting and CAD coordination for mission-critical telecommunications systems. You’ll produce and coordinate complex 2D and 3D drawings, interpret inputs, and ensure quality across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior drafters, support drafting standards, and participate in site verification. The role is hybrid and based in Western Canada with opportunities across Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary or Edmonton.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in CAD technology, Engineering Design and Drafting, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of drafting experience in telecom/critical infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and 2D/3D CAD drafting.
• Experience producing complete drawing packages from inputs, sketches, and vendor info.
• Strong knowledge of drawing organization, layering, references, plotting, and CAD quality practices.
• High accuracy and attention to detail with good communication and coordination.
• Ability to work independently on complex drafting assignments while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise complex telecom CAD drawings and 2D/3D drawing packages.
• Interpret sketches, markups, vendor info, and client standards into deliverables.
• Prepare bills of materials, cable schedules, equipment lists, and data sheets.
• Review drawings for completeness and compliance with drafting standards.
• Identify clashes and interface issues; coordinate with engineers and designers.
• Coordinate CAD interfaces across multiple telecom work packages.
• Support record/as-built updates and document control.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

CAD/Drafting Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Navisworks

Civil 3D

Job description

CIMA+ is seeking a Senior Telecom Drafter to lead drafting and CAD coordination for mission-critical telecommunications systems. You’ll produce and coordinate complex 2D and 3D drawings, interpret inputs, and ensure quality across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior drafters, support drafting standards, and participate in site verification. The role is hybrid and based in Western Canada with opportunities across Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary or Edmonton.