Stantec

Substation Engineer - Telecom EIT

Stantec$78K — $114K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or equivalent
  • 2+ years of relevant Telecom experience
  • Strong understanding of telecom standards and utility regulations
  • Experience with telecom technologies, including microwave, fiber optics, and IP/MPLS networks
  • Familiarity with telecom equipment configuration and deployment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop telecom engineering designs and documentation for utility networks
  • Design telecom networks ensuring reliability and performance
  • Prepare documentation for telecom system installations including construction packages
  • Implement IP/MPLS network architectures and perform configuration tasks
  • Develop strategies for QoS and traffic engineering
  • Prepare detailed engineering reports and meet client requirements
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program and health spending accounts
  • Group registered retirement savings plan and stock purchase program
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership coverage
  • Paid time off and disability insurance options
Full Job Description
Our Burnaby / Calgary office has an exciting opportunity for Telecom EIT to join the team.

Telecom EIT is responsible for Telecom engineering and design of substation telecommunication systems for high voltage substation projects. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable substation communication and automation systems.

They will coordinate the planning and design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Develop telecom engineering designs, drawings, and circuit documentation to support utility communication networks and infrastructure
  • Design telecom networks and circuits to ensure reliability, performance, and security for real-time grid operations and emerging technologies
  • Prepare design calculations, installation documentation, and construction work packages for telecom systems including microwave radio, fiber optic (DWDM/OTN), WiMAX, satellite, power line carrier, LTE, leased facilities, IP/MPLS networks, SONET, and tele-protection systems
  • Design and implement IP/MPLS network architectures including planning, configuration, lab validation, interoperability testing, and migration execution
  • Develop QoS and traffic engineering strategies to ensure deterministic performance for mission-critical services such as SCADA and protection systems
  • Prepare engineering reports and technical documentation that clearly communicate design intent and meet client requirements
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including P&C, SCADA, IT, and field staff to deliver integrated solutions
  • Perform QA/QC reviews of telecom engineering designs and deliverables
  • Provide regular progress updates on assigned deliverables and projects
  • Interface directly with clients and provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Strong safety mindset with commitment to safe work practices and design
  • Experience in Substation Design Suite (SDS): Protection & Control is an asset.
  • Experience developing telecom design packages, specifications, and construction documentation for utility or industrial projects
  • Working knowledge of telecom standards, utility requirements, and applicable codes and regulations
  • Experience with telecom technologies such as microwave radio, fiber optics, IP/MPLS networks, SONET/PDH, LTE, tele-protection, and DC power systems
  • Knowledge of IP/MPLS networking protocols and technologies including IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS/VPN, EVPN, QoS, and traffic engineering
  • Experience with telecom equipment configuration and deployment, including Nokia IP/MPLS platforms (L2/L3 VPN, QoS) considered an asset
  • Ability to interpret client standards and specifications and apply them to telecom system design
  • Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to deliver work within project schedules and budgets
  • Understanding of project management, contract execution, and construction support practices
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license with ability to support site visits and field activities

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of relevant Telecom experience; experience working with utilities in North America is an asset (BC Hydro experience preferred).

Office Location and Schedule
  • Typical office environment working with computers.
  • Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home).
  • Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
  • Hybrid work model to work from home is possible.
  • Location - Vancouver / Calgary.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$78,900.00 - $114,400.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Other Locations: Canada | AB | Calgary
Organization: BC-1182 E&R-CA Pacific
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 23/06/2026 03:06:23
Req ID: 1006376

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
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Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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