Drafting Technologist III

Title: Drafting Technologist III

Location: Edmonton, AB - Hybrid (Mon, Tues, Thurs in office/ Weds, Fri at home)

Duration: 1 year

Work Model: Pay Rate: $42/hr and up

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