Telecom Designer
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- Jul 19, 2024 Post Date
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- 240002V7 Requisition #
Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Power team in Burnaby BC is currently offering exciting opportunities for Telecom Designers to work on a variety of projects related to engineering and design of Telecom systems for Power Utilities throughout North America. They will work under supervision of senior engineers within a multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable Telecommunication systems. They will coordinate the planning and design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop design/drawings for Telecom projects involving HVE, microwave communication, channel banks, SONET multiplexer, teleprotection, fibre cable entrance, fiber optic networks, C band / Ku band satellite, Tetra/VHF/UHF mobile radio, Power Line Carrier, -48 VDC Power systems, and IP/MPLS networks, etc.
- Prepare Bill of Materials and coordinating staging and testing of equipment racks prior to shipping for installation.
- Prepare test plans and commissioning documents for the evaluation and testing of various telecom equipment.
- Prepare technical specifications for the installation of telecommunication infrastructure.
- Coordinate and support all installation and commissioning activities for the successful implementation of the design infrastructure.
- Coordinate with other disciplines such as Transmission, Distribution, Civil, Electrical, P&C and SCADA to fulfil desired substation and system function.
- Provide study reports outlining alternatives, cost estimates and recommend solutions for various telecommunication requirements.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Excellent computer skills with MS Office; proficiency in AutoCAD and Microstation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of operation and design of substation P&C and SCADA systems.
- Excellent communication skills in the English language, both written and verbal, particularly the ability to write complex technical documents and communicate with complex technical matters to technical and non-technical audience.
- A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).
Education and Experience
- Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering with taking following courses or equivalent
- Telecommunication Networks
- Digital Communications
- Digital Transmission Technologies
- Wireless Communications
- Data Communications
- Telecom Switching Systems
- Fiber Optic Communication Technologies
- Telecommunication Networks
- 2 years of proven direct detailed design/drafting experience on Telecom projects for power utilities in North America (Experience on BC Hydro projects is an asset)
Typical office environment working with computers; Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home). Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized
We would like to thank all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.