Communications Drafter

WSP USA; Colombia; Remote; COP 50,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Communications Technologist – Drafting Design to join our Rail and Transit team in Colombia. You will shape complex transportation drawings, lead CAD/BIM development, and mentor junior technicians while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

You will apply expert AutoCAD/REVIT skills, contribute to standard libraries, and support project timelines with precise detailing and quality control.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of CAD and REVIT experience in rail/transit.
• Expert AutoCAD and REVIT with CAD standards knowledge.
• Proficiency with BIM environments is a plus.
• Strong ability to work independently within project teams.
• Knowledge of communications systems including fiber optic networks.
• Experience with CCTV, telephony, SCADA, and related subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAD and BIM drawings to meet client, regulatory, and WSP standards across rail and transit projects.
• Lead the development of discipline specific drawings, sections, schedules, and schematics from general arrangement designs.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and day to day support to junior CAD Technicians.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, sub consultants, clients, and agencies to deliver accurate, integrated designs.
• Review and back check drawings to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to project timelines.
• Contribute to the development of standard blocks, model libraries, and automated processes.
• Support project planning by helping define timelines, milestones, and delivery strategies.

Skills

AutoCAD

REVIT

BIM

CAD standards

Independent worker

Comms systems

Fiber optics

Networks

CCTV

Public address

SCADA

Train signals

Bluebeam Revu

MS Teams

Detailing

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Teams

BIM software

Job description

Communications Technologist – Drafting Design

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With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Join a high performing Rail and Transit Communications Systems team where your technical expertise will shape complex transportation systems across Canada and beyond. In this role, you’ll contribute to the delivery of heavy and light rail projects, provide technical leadership within the CAD team, and help define smarter, more efficient digital design practices that elevate project outcomes.

Your Impact

• Produce high quality CAD and BIM drawings that meet client, regulatory, and WSP standards across rail and transit projects
• Lead the development of discipline specific drawings, sections, schedules, and schematics from general arrangement designs
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and day to day support to junior CAD Technicians
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, sub consultants, clients, and agencies to deliver accurate, integrated designs
• Review and back check drawings to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to project timelines
• Contribute to the development of standard blocks, model libraries, and automated processes
• Support project planning by helping define timelines, milestones, and delivery strategies

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• 5–10 years of relevant CAD and REVIT experience, ideally within rail, transit, electrical, signals, SCADA or communications systems
• Expert level proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT, with strong understanding of CAD standards and detailing practices
• Proficiency with BIM environments considered an asset
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within project teams
• Proven ability to take communications systems design concepts and create a design from the concept. This requires good working knowledge of Communication systems consisting of fiber optics, networks, and various subsystems that run on these networks. The various subsystems consist of CCTV, telephony, public address, SCADA, fare collection, BMS, train signals, and server and control rooms.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and quality
• Proficiency with collaboration and review tools such as Microsoft Teams and Bluebeam Revu

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 – $118,900

MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 – $107,700

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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Title: Communications Drafter

Location: Colombia

Requisition ID: 26001303