Substation Engineer - Telecom & P&C

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Power team in Burnaby BC is currently offering exciting opportunities for Telecom Engineer to work on a variety of high voltage substation projects throughout North America.

Telecom Engineer is responsible for Telecom engineering and design of substation telecommunication systems for high voltage substation projects. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable substation communication and automation 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 multiplexers, 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 coordinate 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 fulfill 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 English, both written and verbal, with the ability to write complex technical documents and communicate with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• 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.
• 4-6 years of proven direct detailed design experience in Telecom for high voltage substation projects with Utilities in North America (Experience on BC Hydro projects is an asset).
• Professional Engineer registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

Typical environment

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.

Pay Range

Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa, Ontario: $94,600.00 – $137,100.00 annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec, certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have 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, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location & Details

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby

Organization: 1182 E&R-CA Pacific-Burnaby BC

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

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