Senior Telecom Engineer

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Wood is recruiting for a Senior Telecom Engineer to join its Transmission & Distribution business. This opportunity is hybrid and can be based in Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, or Vancouver, BC. 

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This role involves leading and performing engineering design for telecommunication systems in transmission and distribution projects from conception to construction. The Senior Telecom Engineer will work with various communication technologies, develop engineering documents, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and oversee installation and commissioning processes while ensuring compliance with industry standards. 

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood provides comprehensive telecom engineering solutions for transmission, distribution, and substation projects, supporting utility clients with state-of-the-art communication networks. 

What We Can Offer 

  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in Transmission & Distribution
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews ensuring we reward at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
  • Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
  • Lead and perform engineering design for telecom systems in transmission line and substation projects
  • Work with communication systems in power utility environments, including Microwave Radio, Fibre Optics (ADSS, OPGW), SONET/SDH/DWDM, TCP/IP/MPLS, Satellite Systems, WiMax, Power Line Carrier communication, Teleprotection, and telecom power systems
  • Prepare calculations for -48 VDC telecom power systems and fibre optic cable budgets
  • Develop engineering documents, schematics, and design diagrams for telecom systems
  • Create bills of materials for telecom equipment and hardware, order materials, and coordinate construction activities
  • Review engineering documents, specifications, and testing procedures
  • Coordinate with Transmission, Distribution, Civil, Electrical, P&C, and SCADA teams to meet system requirements
  • Oversee installation and commissioning with utilities and subcontractors
  • Respond to site information requests and complete project documentation, including as-builts and calculations
  • Travel to project sites and liaise with internal teams, external contractors, and clients
  • Maintain and enhance relationships with stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with industry safety practices and project budgets
  • Act as Professional Record for work within the field of practice

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have relevant experience, knowledge, or skills, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

Expected: 

  • Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university or college
  • Minimum of 8+ years of telecom experience in a Transmission & Distribution Utility or EPC/EPCM organization designing substations or carrier networks
  • North American power utility design experience is an asset
  • Proven knowledge of SONET/SDH/DWDM, PDH, TDM, Microwave Radio, Fibre Optic, WIMAX, VSAT, Ethernet layer 2 and 3 protocols, TCP/IP/MPLS networks
  • Knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, Structured Cabling Systems (SCS/OSP/ISP), DPABX, UHF-DMR, security and access control systems, public address, and audio-visual equipment
  • Registration through EGBC (or eligibility for provincial transfer) as a P.Eng/P.L. (Eng) is required
  • Candidates with fewer years of relevant experience may be considered for Junior/Intermediate Engineer positions

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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