Description:
In this role, the individual will be responsible for the detailed design of telecommunications facilities, encompassing a wide range of technologies such as microwave communication, fiber optic networks, and satellite systems. They will also play a key role in preparing project documentation, design packages, and providing technical guidance and support throughout the design process, including field reviews, material procurement, and commissioning activities.
Responsibilities:
- Experience with the detailed design of telecommunications facilities involving microwave communication, channel banks, SONET multiplexer, teleprotection, fiber optic networks, C band/Ku band satellite, Tetra/VHF/UHF mobile radio, Power Line Carrier, -48 VDC Power systems, and IP/MPLS networks.
- Focused on Telecom Facilities Design; the preliminary and detailed design of telecommunications systems required to support electric system services, data network services and voice services.
- Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with the company's project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis', calculations, hazard logs, test plans).
- Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.
- Provide preliminary and detailed design packages for telecom projects involving microwave communication, channel banks, SONET multiplexer, teleprotection, fiber optic networks, C band/Ku band satellite, Tetra/VHF/UHF mobile radio, Power Line Carrier, -48 VDC Power systems, and IP/MPLS networks.
- Specify and procure materials, coordinate panel assemblies and staging, and testing of equipment panels prior to shipping for installation.
- Prepare construction requirements documents and circuit cutover plans.
- Prepare technical specifications, test plans and commissioning documents for the installation of telecommunication infrastructure.
- Prepare and issue channel authorizations, design configurations and settings.
- Provide technical guidance and support throughout the design process (cross-discipline integration, factory testing, installation, commissioning, and operations).
- Provide training for end-users and peers on the theory and operational use of the installed or modified equipment/systems.
Requirements:
- A minimum four (4) years of in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
- University degree in Electrical Engineering
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in BC or other Provinces/Territories of Canada.
- Experience with the detailed design of telecommunications facilities involving microwave communication, channel banks, SONET multiplexer, teleprotection, fiber optic networks, C band/Ku band satellite, Tetra/VHF/UHF mobile radio, Power Line Carrier, -48 VDC Power systems, and IP/MPLS networks.
Nice to have:
- Experience in electrical utility Telecom field.