Substation Engineer – Telecom EIT

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About the role

  • Telecom EIT developing telecom engineering designs for high voltage substation projects within Stantec’s team. Responsible for ensuring successful project completion and delivery of integrated solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop telecom engineering designs, drawings, and circuit documentation to support utility communication networks and infrastructure
  • Design telecom networks and circuits to ensure reliability, performance, and security for real-time grid operations and emerging technologies
  • Prepare design calculations, installation documentation, and construction work packages for telecom systems including microwave radio, fiber optic (DWDM/OTN), WiMAX, satellite, power line carrier, LTE, leased facilities, IP/MPLS networks, SONET, and tele-protection systems
  • Design and implement IP/MPLS network architectures including planning, configuration, lab validation, interoperability testing, and migration execution
  • Develop QoS and traffic engineering strategies to ensure deterministic performance for mission-critical services such as SCADA and protection systems
  • Prepare engineering reports and technical documentation that clearly communicate design intent and meet client requirements
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including P&C, SCADA, IT, and field staff to deliver integrated solutions
  • Perform QA/QC reviews of telecom engineering designs and deliverables
  • Provide regular progress updates on assigned deliverables and projects
  • Interface directly with clients and provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams

Requirements

  • Strong safety mindset with commitment to safe work practices and design
  • Experience developing telecom design packages, specifications, and construction documentation for utility or industrial projects
  • Working knowledge of telecom standards, utility requirements, and applicable codes and regulations
  • Experience with telecom technologies such as microwave radio, fiber optics, IP/MPLS networks, SONET/PDH, LTE, tele-protection, and DC power systems
  • Knowledge of IP/MPLS networking protocols and technologies including IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS/VPN, EVPN, QoS, and traffic engineering
  • Experience with telecom equipment configuration and deployment, including Nokia IP/MPLS platforms (L2/L3 VPN, QoS) considered an asset
  • Ability to interpret client standards and specifications and apply them to telecom system design
  • Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to deliver work within project schedules and budgets
  • Understanding of project management, contract execution, and construction support practices
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license with ability to support site visits and field activities
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of relevant Telecom experience; experience working with utilities in North America is an asset (BC Hydro experience preferred).

Benefits

  • access to health, dental, and vision plans
  • a wellness program
  • health care spending account
  • wellness spending account
  • group registered retirement savings plan
  • employee stock purchase program
  • group tax-free savings account
  • life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • short-term/long-term disability plans
  • emergency travel benefits
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional membership fee coverage
  • paid time off

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$78,900 - CA$114,400 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridBurnabyCanada

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