Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

POLE LOADING ANALYSIS (PLA) SPECIALIST

Build safe, buildable, construction-ready make-ready solutionsat scale.

Why this role

Encepta is growing our Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) team to meet increasing demand. This role is a great fit if you enjoy real-world problem-solving, working with field-derived inputs, and producing clean, defensible analysis packages. Were open to intermediate candidates who can contribute quickly, entry-level candidates with the right mindset, and senior candidatesincluding those interested in part-time work with coaching / mentorship focus.

What youll do

Your work will be primarily production (about 80%), with some time dedicated to quality and process improvement (about 20%). You will :

Complete pole loading analyses and make-ready solutions for joint-use attachments (telecom and utility environments)

Build accurate models from upstream inputs (IKE Office outputs, point clouds / measurements, photos, spans, attachments, and client standards)

Identify overloaded or non-compliant conditions and recommend practical, buildable make-ready solutions

Produce clear documentation and construction-ready notes / packages so downstream teams can act quickly

Participate in peer review and QA / QC; support escalation to P.Eng review when required

Provide feedback to field teams on input quality and whats needed to reduce rework

Contribute to improving templates, checklists, and workflow to increase throughput while protecting quality

Tools youll use

QuickPole (strongly preferred; primary for Alberta work)

SPIDAcalc (asset)

PLS-CADD (nice-to-have)

Familiarity with ArcGIS / Google Earth / CAD basics is an asset

What success looks like (first 90 days)

You can complete straightforward PLA files with consistent assumptions, clean documentation, and minimal rework

You quickly spot missing / incorrect inputs and communicate whats needed to resolve them

You follow established processes and quality standards consistently

You build strong working relationships with peers, reviewers, and project leads through clear, proactive communication

What were looking for

We can train the toolswhat matters most is how you think and how you work.

Delivery & mindset

Strong critical thinker who enjoys practical problem-solving

Detail-oriented and consistentfollows the process and documents clearly

Comfortable with extended screen time and structured technical work

Fast learner who asks good questions and adapts quickly

Collaborative and proactive communicator

Experience & education (flexible)

Were open to candidates on a Technician / Technologist track or an Engineer / EIT track. Direct PLA experience is an asset but not required for the right person.

Strongly preferred

Hands-on experience producing pole loading / make-ready outputs in QuickPole

Assets

Experience with SPIDAcalc and / or exposure to PLS-CADD

Familiarity with joint-use programs and working within utility / telecom standards

Understanding of field collection workflows (even if youre not collecting the data yourself)

Basic CAD / GIS comfort (e.g., ArcGIS navigation)

Whats in it for you

High-impact work tied directly to safe, compliant, buildable infrastructure

A team that values curiosity, quality, and continuous improvement

Hybrid flexibility and strong collaboration across BC / AB teams

Real opportunity to grow your technical scope and career direction as our PLA practice scales

About Encepta

Encepta is a rapidly growing Canadian company delivering end-to-end infrastructure planning, design, and data collection services for telecommunications, utilities, and municipalities. We combine strong fundamentals with modern tools and process innovation to help clients build better networkssafely and efficiently.