Engineer in Training - Telecom

Position Overview

Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D Canada business as a Telecom Engineer. Reporting to the Telecom Engineering Manager, this position will be a hybrid role in our Vancouver BC office. You will play a key role in designing advanced telecommunication systems for transmission and distribution projects in the electric utility industry—from concept through construction. If you excel at clear communication, adapt quickly to new technologies, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering design drawings and documentation as part of multi-disciplinary project teams under the guidance of a senior telecom engineer.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure designs meet project scope and client needs while delivering quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and ensure seamless discipline interface across the project.
• Take ownership of your designs as the Professional of Record, adhering to professional standards within your field of practice.
• Manage multiple projects with competing priorities effectively.
• Share knowledge and workload with a geographically distributed team.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, external contractors, and client representatives to foster trust and collaboration.
• Travel within Canada for field investigations and reviews as required.
• Be a courageous safety leader, ensuring safety is never compromised in your designs or actions on the job.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized university
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or eligible to become one in British Columbia within 6 months.
• 4+ years of telecom and/or industrial networking experience, preferably in a utility or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of multiple technologies listed above.
• Valid Class 4 Canadian driver’s license.
• Eligible to permanently live and work in Canada.
• Ability to work from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Consulting industry experience and familiarity with engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, bills of materials, estimates).
• Experience with radio/microwave modelling and Industry Canada license applications.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and assessments.
• Thorough understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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, 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 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO Statement

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.