Telecom Engineer in Training - Substations
Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. We operate with the strength of a $7B company paired with the agility of a specialized power and dams group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world’s most impactful power and dam projects vital to both local and global communities.
Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or electric grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in power delivery, 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 EITs 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
- Provide calculation, engineering and 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering recognized by universities in Canada with major in Telecommunications for Power Systems.
- 2 years of proven direct detailed design experience in Telecom projects for power utilities in North America (Experience on BC Hydro projects is an asset).
- EIT registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
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.
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We would like to thank all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.