Telecom EIT

Job Description

The Operational Solutions and Technologies team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of critical infrastructure, systems, and engineering projects. Leveraging expertise in cybersecurity, telecommunications, IT/OT convergence, intelligent automation, software and systems engineering, and systems integration, the team develops resilient, scalable, and optimized solutions that ensure the long-term sustainability of infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are on a strong growth trajectory, creating opportunities to contribute to exciting and complex projects, develop new skills, take on new challenges, and advance your career within the organization.

As a Telecom Engineer-in-Training (EIT), you will be engaged in the design and delivery of mission-critical telecommunications systems across a variety of projects for CIMA+'s key clients. Our telecommunications team works with industrial and public-sector clients across power utilities, energy, transportation, telecommunications carriers, and other critical infrastructure sectors.

Working under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers, you will contribute to telecommunications system design, engineering drawings and technical deliverables; perform engineering calculations and technical analyses; coordinate with other engineering disciplines; and support project teams in developing practical, reliable and resilient telecommunications solutions across a broad range of wired and wireless applications.

This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience, develop your technical and professional competencies, and progress toward Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration while working alongside experienced telecommunications professionals. This hybrid role can be based out of our offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary or Edmonton.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the development of telecommunications system designs and engineering deliverables under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers.
• Prepare and update network diagrams, schematics, block diagrams, interconnection diagrams and other engineering drawings.
• Assist with engineering calculations, technical analyses, equipment selection and design documentation.
• Support the preparation of technical specifications, design reports, bills of materials, equipment lists and procurement documentation.
• Assist with project scopes, estimates, proposals, schedules and other project documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination activities.
• Support equipment evaluation, staging, FAT/SAT, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations and data collection as required.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, clients, vendors and contractors under the direction of senior project team members.
• Support responses to site information requests and preparation of record drawings and project closeout documentation.
• Develop knowledge of applicable engineering standards, client requirements and CIMA+ engineering practices and procedures.
• Actively develop the technical and professional competencies required for progression toward Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Registered as, or eligible for registration as, an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with the applicable provincial engineering regulator.
• New graduate or up to 2 years of relevant engineering experience in telecommunications, networking, electrical systems, control/automation or related fields. Co-op, internship and relevant academic project experience are valued.
• Strong interest in telecommunications systems and their application in operationally critical or mission-critical environments, with a basic understanding of telecommunications and networking fundamentals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability and willingness to learn and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Technical Experience

Academic, co-op, internship, project or work exposure to one or more of the following technologies would be considered an asset. Candidates are not expected to have experience across all areas.

• Transport & Packet Networks:
  • DWDM/OTN; SONET/SDH and legacy migration; MPLS/MPLS-TP/IP/MPLS; Carrier Ethernet; routing and switching; VLAN; QoS and traffic engineering
• Wireless Systems:
  • Licensed microwave; LMR; LTE/private wireless; Wi-Fi; satellite communications
• Utility / OT Telecom:
  • Teleprotection; OPGW and fibre-optic systems; Power Line Carrier (PLC); High Voltage Entrance (HVE); SCADA/RTU communications; IEC 61850 communications
• Supporting Systems:
  • Telecom DC power; network synchronization/timing; firewalls and secure network interfaces; monitoring and network management systems

Assets

• Exposure to electric utility telecommunications, including teleprotection, OPGW/fibre systems, Power Line Carrier (PLC), High Voltage Entrance (HVE) and substation communications.
• Exposure to control and automation systems such as SCADA, RTUs, PLCs and IEC 61850.
• Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT), IT/OT convergence, cybersecurity principles or critical infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with IP networking, routing, switching, VLAN, MPLS, QoS or traffic engineering concepts.
• Relevant academic projects, co-op/internship experience, laboratory work or industry certifications related to telecommunications, networking, automation or cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous learning and professional development in telecommunications engineering.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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