Design Technician - Energy & Telecommunications

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Technician to join their Energy and Telecommunications group. This exciting role involves designing fiber optic and coaxial communication networks, creating RF system designs, and drafting plans for various projects. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and community impact. The company offers a dynamic workplace where your contributions will help shape the future of energy and telecommunications. If you're looking to grow your career and make a difference in the community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Well-being program

Health care spending account

Wellness spending accounts

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and solid computer literacy in MS Office required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with AutoCAD/GIS/FMS drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design fiber optic and coaxial networks to client specifications.
• Produce plans for municipal consent and utility permits.
• Complete projects within prescribed time limits with high quality.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

SpatialNet

NetworkX

Technical standards for outside plant networks

Aerial and underground infrastructure knowledge

Written communication skills

Education

College Diploma in Engineering Technology

Tools

GIS

FMS

Job description

Design Technician - Energy & Telecommunications - ( 250001CM )

Description

Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Your Opportunity

Every power project is a community project—whether it’s a gas plant conversion, a transmission line corridor, or a wind development. Our goal is to improve industrial, business, and local communities through our project work. Our Energy and Telecommunications group in our Ottawa, ON office has a new opportunity for a Design Technician. This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to grow and advance their career in a thriving multidisciplinary environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design fiber optic and coaxial communication networks to Client specifications;
• Create RF system design for CATV networks for various types of projects consisting of new build (SFU/MDU), forced relocates, rebuild and system extensions;
• Draft, design, redesign CATV network, and post as built utilizing client specific software (GIS/FMS);
• Produce plans for municipal consent, utility permits, and construction purposes;
• Update RF and/or Fiber Design databases and maintain system maps including base map, cable, fiber routes, addresses & RF design including commercial, SFU, MDU, node profiles & powering data;
• Calculate powering, conduct level analysis and select appropriate locations for power supplies & nodes;
• Import AutoCAD, TIFF, DXF or other file formats, or hard copy maps to create electronic base maps for road base, MDU floor plans, and cable routing;
• Prepare fiber optic splicing diagrams;
• Prepare list of materials; communicate with permits / project coordinators to facilitate the transfer of accurate information with regard to construction design and drafting;
• Determine methodology to design plant changes with minimal impact to the network and customers;
• Complete projects within prescribed time limits while delivering a high quality solution package.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficiency with AutoCAD a must;
• Solid computer literacy in MS Office products;
• Proficiency with SpatialNet or NetworkX a plus;
• Knowledge of technical standards for the design of outside plant networks (asset);
• Knowledge of aerial and underground infrastructure, fiber, HFC, and coaxial system design (asset);
• Good written communication skills.
• The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who consistently demonstrates professionalism and willingly accepts responsibility.
• This person performs as a team player, always shows a positive attitude towards clients, and strives for constant improvement in process and delivery.

Education and Experience

• College Diploma in Engineering technology or higher;
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with AutoCAD/GIS/FMS drafting tools;

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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-Ontario-Ottawa

Organization: BC-1584 Energy-CA Quebec

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Apr 3, 2025, 7:08:31 AM

Req ID: 250001CM