Senior Principal Telecommunications Engineer - Structured Cabling Systems

Description

• Develop bill of materials, material take-offs and technical input to TIC Cost Estimates.
• Identifies gaps and builds an environment which has readily accessible knowledge and continuous learning.
• Resolve engineering issues with stakeholders across client, vendor, EPC and construction contractors.
• Develop basis of design, project philosophies and technology roadmaps.
• Review vendor proposals and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards
• Provide technical guidance to project managers, designers, drafters and junior engineers.
• Interface with various project teams internal and external (Automation, Electrical, IT, Operations, etc.) to ensure alignment of Telecom infrastructure requirements.
• Lead or participate in FATs, SATs, and inspections when required.
• Support talent development and contribute to building discipline capability within the organization.
• Leverages and helps develop the diverse background and skills of people for the attainment of company goals.
• Review contractor installation procedures and test plans (OTDR testing, insertion loss, ethernet cabling certification, etc.)
• Provide technical assistance during construction and respond to RFIs
• Identify opportunities for technology optimization, standardization and cost improvements.
• Contribute to client presentations and demonstrations.
• Identify and coordinate connectivity requirements with Automation, Electrical, IT and other networks.
• Develop FEED Reports.
• Review vendor documents and coordinate the development of vendor packages.
• Support commissioning team with system turn-+up, testing and validation documentation.
• Participate in communities of practice and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Estimate cabling and supporting infrastructure quantities, space and power requirements and development of associated reports.
• Perform technical bid evaluations.
• Lead the development of IFC drawing packages including cable routing layouts, splicing and termination diagrams, wiring diagrams, cabinet details, floor plans, installation details, EWPs, CWPs, Vendor scope of work and material requisitions, etc.
• Support proposals and bids by preparing technical writeups, execution strategies, engineering estimates and risk assessments.
• Ensure constructability, maintainability and operability in all deliverables.
• Plans and executes projects through teamwork with other departments and with outside organizations.
• Produce engineering deliverables including design criteria and specifications, FEED-Level cable routing plans, cabinet layouts, equipment room layouts and load list.
• Define high-level architecture/topologies, block diagrams and physical infrastructure requirements.
• Prepare and evaluate technical specifications, datasheets and material requisitions for structured cabling materials including fiber optic and copper cables, equipment racks/cabinets, patch panels, splicing enclosures among others.

Requirements

• Experienced in conceptual, basic and detailed engineering and implementation of high-availability fiber optic network architectures in industrial environments.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to high-quality work.
• BICSI RCDD Certification will be considered an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams.
• Fluent in English (read, write and speak).
• Experience in various phases of vendor and technology selection.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Recognized Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science or related field from an accredited College or University.
• Exposure to OT Networks, industrial networking, and integration with Automation systems.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience in equipment installation requirements.
• Familiarity with EPC/EPCM project delivery environments.
• Experience in inspection and testing of equipment (FAT, SAT and system walk-downs).
• Conversant in system designs for access control, surveillance CCTV, VoIP telephony, private LTE/5G, 2-Way Radio, Public Address & General Alarm systems (PAGA), Wi-Fi systems on IP networks and other Telecommunication services.
• Experience with various telecommunications systems and networking products.
• Field Experience in deployment and/ or operations of telecommunication Systems.
• PMP Certification or other forms of demonstrating project management training will be considered an asset.
• Expert in Structured Cabling System design and implementation.
• Knowledgeable in UIT-T, UIT-R, TIA, IEEE, ISO/IEC, NFPA and CSA standards.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a P.Eng. (Canada) or P.E. (U.S.) license.
• Experience in industrial operations: Mining, Oil & Gas, Power and Chemical industries.
• Field Experience in the commissioning of telecommunication Systems.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance