Archi Shah

Utility and telecommunications design professional with 5+ years of drafting and project experience across FTTH, overhead/underground utility design, electrical drawings, permit packages, field captures, design and quantity calculations, and QA/QC. Experienced in AutoCAD, MicroStation, SPIDA and GIS, with a strong background in preparing accurate design packages, coordinating with engineers/designers/field teams, and managing multiple project deliverables to client and utility standards.

Utility Design Planner / OPE Planner - Lynx Planning and Engineering - Bolton, ON

(2022-03)

• Prepare FTTH utility/telecom design drawings (overhead & underground) in AutoCAD — fiber routing, conduit/trench layouts, system maps, cable layouts, and general arrangements.
• Develop plan and profile drawings for overhead/underground cable routes per utility, client, and industry standards.
• Perform design and quantity calculations (cable sizing, poles, conduit sizing); prepare BOMs, cable schedules, and cost estimates using utility material databases.
• Coordinate with designers and engineers on routing and constructability; support single-line, relay/metering, and communication block diagrams.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of drawings and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance before delivery.
• Manage multiple large-scale telecom projects (Rogers, Bell, Cogeco, Telmax, Xplore) from concept through design and implementation, tracking schedules and deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design issues, validate field data, and escalate complex matters as needed.

Design Technician - NBM Engineering - Oakville, ON

(2021-07 - 2022-01)

• Produced and modified electrical/utility CAD drawings in AutoCAD per client and engineering standards, including urban cable layouts and permit drawings.
• Reviewed permit drawings for accuracy and compliance; used municipal/city data to support permit and installation requirements.
• Used SPIDA to create 3D pole views, pole profiles, and installation reports for utility design and permit reviews.
• Conducted site visits and field surveys to capture measurements and field data; translated findings into drawings and installation plans.
• Coordinated with engineering staff to resolve drawing discrepancies and confirm field data completeness before design development.

Architect - United Design Studio - Vadodara, India

(2017-10 - 2019-07)

• Reviewed CAD technicians' and drafters' technical drawings; applied building-code requirements to design packages.
• Prepared site plans, elevations, sections, details, and project documentation; coordinated with clients and teams to resolve technical issues.
• Attended project meetings, reviewed schedules, conducted site visits, and tracked progress through completion.

Jr. Architect - Dezyn Studio - Vadodara, India

(2017-06 - 2017-10)

Intern Architect & Project Assistant - Jyoti Gill and Associates - Vadodara, India

(2017-01 - 2017-05)

Post-Degree Certificate - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Fanshawe College (2021)

Post-Degree Certificate - Construction Project Management - Fanshawe College (2020)

Bachelor's - Architectural Studies - Sardar Vallabhbhai Institute of Technology (2017)