Copper Planner - Telecommunications

You are an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Designer, responsible for detailed design of OSP elements (aerial and/or underground) and copper 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 grooming, rehoming and reclamation of Copper 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!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Previous experience as a Telco copper designer or planner.
• Expert of the Telco copper network architecture including feeder and distribution networks.
• Expert in copper cable design including DLC cabinets, DSLAMs, Express Power, Cable air-systems, Loading, and other legacy systems.
• Experience and understanding of cable grooming/transfers & cutsheet creation.
• 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:

• 5-10 years of experience working within telecommunications Copper Planning/Design supporting a large national Telecom provider, to create Copper related OSP design.
• Working knowledge of SpatialNet is mandatory for this role. Any work done in SpatialNET for OSP, ISP, Greenfield, MDU, Business is a prerequisite.
• 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.
• Graduate from a technical college program preferably in civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS, and/or equivalent experience.

Compensation: $60,800.00 - $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.

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.

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.