Sr Telecom Engineer

Senior Telecom Network Engineer

Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid )
Duration: 12-Month Contract

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Telecom Network Engineer to support one of British Columbia's largest utility providers. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced telecommunications engineer to lead the design and delivery of mission-critical communications infrastructure that supports the province's electrical grid.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll provide technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle—from planning and design through construction support and commissioning—while helping modernize utility telecommunications systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop telecommunications systems supporting critical utility infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering studies, design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and project documentation.
• Act as the Professional of Record by preparing signed and sealed engineering deliverables.
• Review engineering designs completed by consultants and external service providers to ensure compliance with engineering standards and constructability requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, field reviews, and site inspections.
• Resolve complex engineering and field issues through sound technical analysis and engineering judgment.
• Coordinate engineering activities with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prepare project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and progress reports.
• Conduct peer reviews and provide technical mentorship to engineering and technical staff.
• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and project management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Canadian university.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or immediately eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
• Minimum 8 years of progressive telecommunications engineering experience.
• Strong experience designing telecommunications systems for large infrastructure or utility environments.
• Experience with IP/MPLS and Private LTE network technologies.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of engineering quality management and project delivery processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the utility or power generation industry.
• Experience with WiMAX, SONET, TDM systems, mobile radio systems, teleprotection circuits, antennas and towers, and grounding systems.
• Experience reviewing consultant designs and providing Owner's Engineer support.
• Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and field engineering activities.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement based out of the Edmonds office in Burnaby.
• Opportunity to work on critical telecommunications infrastructure supporting British Columbia's electrical grid.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, and project delivery teams.
• Occasional travel to project sites as required.

If you're an experienced telecommunications engineer looking to work on complex, high-impact infrastructure projects with one of British Columbia's largest utility providers, we'd love to hear from you.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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