Senior Power Systems Architect

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Bell's Site Architecture team is seeking a motivated individual to define the long‑term vision and strategy for site architecture with a dedicated focus on power infrastructure and energy management. In this senior technical leadership role, you will drive the technology roadmap for site‑level power systems, evaluate and introduce emerging sustainable energy technologies and establish architectural standards aimed at reducing network energy consumption and operational expense. Acting as a key subject matter expert, you will own and collaborate cross‑functionally to standardise robust, resilient and highly efficient energy practices, while directly contributing to broader site and architecture standards, designs and technical decisions across the national network.Key Responsibilities
National Roadmap & Strategy:Develop, own and execute the long‑term national technology strategy roadmap for energy management and power plant infrastructure across the entire radio access network.Future Network Scalability: Evaluate emerging site‑level power demands driven by wireless network densification and edge computing, proactively adapting the power architecture to support future scale.Design and Cost Efficiency:Define architectural standards, site designs and engineering best practices aimed specifically at reducing operational expenditure (OPEX) across national sites.Next‑Gen Tech & Renewable Integration:Lead the technical evaluation and network‑wide introduction of emerging renewable energy technologies establishing the underlying technical standards and site‑level guidelines.Hardware, Vendor and Security Compliance:Evaluate traditional power infrastructure hardware (such as rectifiers, DC plants, and battery/generator systems) and manage vendor roadmaps to ensure strict technical, quality and security compliance.AI/ML Energy Optimization:Spearhead advanced AI/ML‑driven energy initiatives, focusing on smart capabilities such as predictive maintenance, load forecasting and dynamic power shedding.ESG & Carbon Footprint Ownership:Own the technical energy consumption strategies required to meet corporate carbon footprint reduction and Net‑Zero targets, ensuring all site installations comply with environmental regulations, safety standards and local electrical codes.Market Intelligence & Industry Tracking:Actively track global telecom industry trends, regulatory updates and vendor innovations regarding sustainability and energy efficiency in telecommunications networks.Business Cases & Financial Justification:Build comprehensive business cases, total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and cost‑benefit frameworks to financially justify investments in new energy technologies and optimisation initiatives.Mentorship & Technical Guidance:Act as the principal subject matter expert, providing strong technical direction, architectural guidance and mentorship to engineers and architects on power and energy infrastructure.Critical Qualifications
Bachelor's degreein Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Energy Systems, or a related technical field.8+ years of engineering experiencein telecommunications, utilities or critical infrastructure.Deep technical expertisein power grid systems, rectifiers, battery chemistry (VRLA, Li‑ion) and backup generator operations.Proven capabilityin building financial business models, cost‑benefit analyses and TCO evaluations for capital projects.Expertise in regulatory compliance, including a strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), IEEE electrical power standards, and global telecom sustainability and energy efficiency guidelines (e.G.,GSMA, ATIS, and ETSI)Strong leadership presencewith a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across multi‑functional engineering teams.Preferred Qualifications
Master's degreein a relevant engineering discipline or an activeProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.Familiarity with RF and 5G systems, including the specific power draws associated with modern cellular equipment.Experience leading sustainability/ESG metrics trackingor renewable energy integration in a corporate or utility network environment.Knowledge of vendor software configurations, specifically around utilizing software‑driven sleep modes and energy‑saving features.Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.Additional Information:For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work‑life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well‑being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.Bell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry, email your recruiter or View email address on ca.hrm.tc to make arrangements. If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell, we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback form or visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us.Artificial intelligence may be used to assess parts of your application. Please review our privacy policy ( see Phenom for details ) to learn more about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.
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