Title: Drafting Technologist III Location: Edmonton, AB Hybrid (Mon, Tues, Thurs in office/ Weds, Fri at home) Duration: 1 year High-Level Description:
This contract Drafter role supports Engineering and Operations by producing, updating, and maintaining accurate technical drawings across pipeline and facility assets.
The position requires strong experience working across multiple engineering disciplines within the oil and gas industry, with the ability to interpret field data and project inputs into compliant design documentation.
Experience working with Client’s drawing standards and systems is preferred.
Specific Accountabilities:
Develop, update, and maintain engineering drawings across mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines
Translate engineering concepts, project deliverables, and field redlines into accurate CAD drawings
Review and incorporate site markups, photos, and as-built information into final deliverables
Ensure all drawings comply with Client’s drafting standards (DS 001, DS 002, DS 003) and applicable industry practices
Support preparation of Issued for Construction (IFC) and As-Built drawing packages
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, field teams, and external service providers to ensure alignment
Maintain drawing control, revision history, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Support multi-project delivery in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Scope/Dimensions
Works across a broad range of drawing types supporting pipeline and facility projects
Interfaces with internal teams and external contractors to deliver consistent, high-quality drawings
Requires independent judgment to interpret incomplete or evolving input data and resolve drawing discrepancies
Contributes directly to process safety information (PSI) accuracy and project execution quality
Contacts/Working Relationships
Engineering Drawings team (daily coordination and delivery alignment)
Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams (clarification of design intent and field conditions)
Asset Information Management, PSI, and Engineering Records (standards compliance and data integrity)
External EPCs, vendors, and drafting service providers (project execution and deliverables)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Minimum 5+ years’ drafting experience in the oil and gas industry
Demonstrated experience working across multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation)
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (additional tools such as Revit considered an asset)
Experience developing and updating P&IDs, plot plans, facility layouts, and equipment drawings
Ability to interpret field redlines, site photos, and project documentation
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently in a contract/remote or distributed team environment
Preferred Skills:
Experience working with Client’s drawings, standards, and systems (e.g., LPDMS)
Familiarity with pipeline and facility operations
Knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, and tagging conventions
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.The pay rate for this position is C$46.96/hr.
