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Substation Engineer - Telecom & P&C


Company : Stantec


Location : Vancouver, British Columbia


Created : 2026-05-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Stantecs Power team in Burnaby, BC is offering an opportunity for a Telecom Engineer to work on a variety of high voltage substation projects throughout North America. Your Key Responsibilities Provide calculation, engineering and design/drawings for telecom projects involving HVE, microwave communication, channel banks, SONET multiplexer, teleprotection, fibre cable entrance, fiber optic networks, C band / Ku band satellite, Tetra/VHF/UHF mobile radio, Power Line Carrier, -48 VDC Power systems, and IP/MPLS networks, etc. Prepare Bill of Materials and coordinate staging and testing of equipment racks prior to shipping for installation. Prepare test plans and commissioning documents for the evaluation and testing of various telecom equipment. Prepare technical specifications for the installation of telecommunication infrastructure. Coordinate and support all installation and commissioning activities for the successful implementation of the design infrastructure. Coordinate with other disciplines such as Transmission, Distribution, Civil, Electrical, P&C and SCADA to fulfill desired substation and system function. Provide study reports outlining alternatives, cost estimates and recommend solutions for various telecommunication requirements. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned. Your Capabilities and Credentials Excellent computer skills with MS Office; proficiency in AutoCAD and Microstation. Demonstrated knowledge of operation and design of substation P&C and SCADA systems. Excellent communication skills in the English language, both written and verbal, particularly the ability to write complex technical documents and communicate with complex technical matters to technical and non-technical audience. A valid BC Class 5 drivers license (or equivalent). Education and Experience Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering recognized by universities in Canada with major in Telecommunications for Power Systems. 4-6 years of proven direct detailed design experience in Telecom for high voltage substation projects with Utilities in North America (Experience on BC Hydro projects is an asset). Professional Engineer registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Pay Range Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario: $94,600.00 - $137,100.00 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. 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 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. Benefits may differ for union positions governed by collective bargaining agreements. Primary Location Canada | BC | Burnaby #J-18808-Ljbffr