WSP

Communications Technologist - Drafting Design

WSP$81K — $112K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
  • 5-10 years of CAD and REVIT experience, preferably in rail and transit.
  • Expertise in AutoCAD and REVIT, with knowledge of CAD standards.
  • Familiarity with BIM environments is a bonus.
  • Independently capable while effectively collaborating with teams.
  • Experience designing communication systems including fiber optics and networks.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Produce high-quality CAD and BIM drawings for rail and transit projects.
  • Lead development of discipline-specific drawings from general arrangements.
  • Mentor and support junior CAD Technicians.
  • Coordinate with teams, clients, and agencies for integrated designs.
  • Review and back-check drawings for quality and accuracy.
  • Develop standard blocks and model libraries for efficiency.
  • Support project planning by defining timelines and strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on complex transportation systems across Canada.
  • Contribute to the advancement of digital design practices.
  • Join a high-performing and collaborative team.
  • Engage in mentorship roles for junior staff.
  • Opportunity for professional development in emerging technologies.
  • Work on projects with substantial societal impact.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Apply today and discover how WSP can help you build a career as impactful as the infrastructure you help create.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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