Job Title: Telecom Network Engineer

Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: 12 Months

Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for a Telecommunications Network  Engineer for their Burnaby location.

Overview:

Our client is looking for a Telecom Design  Engineer who will performs on the system / facility design, solution and device test and standardization of telecommunications network focusing on IP/MPLS networks to support project / sustainment activities.

Responsibilities:
 

  • 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.
  • Prepare technical specifications, test plans and commissioning documents for the installation of IP/MPLS routers and cards
  • Design and Configure Nokia IP/MPLS and Cisco IP/Firewall routers and other related routers/switches, LTE CPEs. Setup Lab to execute IP/MPLS test plan
  • Prepare IP/MPLS Test Report after lab or field testing to standardization of solutions or device introductions.
  • Sustainment support IP/MPLS, and IP/Firewall networks
  • Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with client 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.
  • Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and client Design Practices.

Experience:       
 

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities. Preferred areas of study include power engineering, systems engineering, or control & communications engineering.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). The individual shall be proficient with EGBC quality management guidelines, continuing education requirements and code of ethics.
  • A minimum of 8 years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience in telecom design  
  • Experience related to generator protection, control and associated systems, including practical and theoretical knowledge in protective relays, programmable logic controllers, excitation system, governor systems, and fault analysis / investigation.
  • Knowledge of P&C testing and commissioning best practices, experience working in a field environment, and experience in fault analysis and investigations is required.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with NERC PRC and MOD Standards (PRC-019, MOD-025/026/027) and experience working with ABB excitation systems is an asset.
  • Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills, and strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are required.