Senior Engineer - Telecommunications

Position Overview
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as Senior Telecom Consulting Engineer to join our Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB offices to deliver critical telecommunications designs for utility clients across North America.Our Canadian Telecommunications Engineering team designs the communications systems utilities rely on to monitor, control, and protect the electrical grid. Our work supports infrastructure modernization and the reliable, secure exchange of operational information across utility networks.You will lead the telecommunications engineering design for multiple utility and substation infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for technical decisions and engineering deliverables from concept development through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning support. You will work directly with clients, serve as Professional of Record for assigned design packages, and provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and designers across the team.Responsibilities
Lead design packages and serve as Professional of Record, ensuring engineering documentation conforms with contracted scope, client standards, industry technical standards, and overall constructability.Manage discipline level schedule, budget, and quality while identifying scope change.Provide technical reviews, estimating, and resource forecasting.Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and designers within a geographically distributed team.Collaborate closely with internal disciplines, contractors, client representatives and other project stakeholders to foster trust, alignment, and successful project outcomes.Conduct field investigations and reviews (up to three trips within Canada per year as required).Champion safety in the office, field, and by embedding safe-by-design principles in all engineering decisions.Minimum Qualifications
Electrical engineering degree, or related degree from a recognized university.Registered as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia, Alberta, or another Canadian jurisdiction.8+ years of progressive and relevant telecommunications and/or industrial networking experience.Strong understanding of the consulting engineering process, including scope definition, estimating, design development, interdisciplinary coordination, quality reviews, client communication, and construction support.Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code, and other relevant electrical, telecommunications, utility, or client engineering standards.Ability to complete client-required security screening or background checks, where applicable.Ability to work from the office a minimum of three days per week.You should demonstrate substantial design experience in several of the technology areas below, with technical depth in their areas of expertise and the ability to apply sound engineering judgement to related systems. Expertise in every listed technology is not required.IP Networking:
VLANs, IP Routing (Static, RIP, OSPF), MPLS (E-Line, E-LAN, VPRN)Fibre Optics:
ADSS, OPGW, Underground Fibre, Fibre Management, CWDM/DWDM, OTNCommunications Systems:
Satellite, Cellular, PLCC, Digital Cross-ConnectLow Voltage Systems:
48VDC Battery Systems, DC-DC Converters, GroundingLegacy Communications:
C37.94, RS-232, RS-485, T1, SONET, AnalogRadio Systems:
Microwave, UHF, VHF, WiMAX, TETRA, Tower InfrastructurePhysical Security:
CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Fire Alarm SystemsStructured Cabling:
CAT6, Coax, BIX, Waveguide#LI-CN1Benefits & Compensation
Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may includeMedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceShort- and Long-Term Disability coverageRetirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable)Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Parental LeavePaid Time OffCompany HolidaysBenefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
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