Engineer in Training - Telecom

UNAVAILABLE; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power solutions firm is seeking a Telecom Engineer for a hybrid role in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing telecommunication systems for utility projects, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating with clients and teams. This position requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, eligibility for Professional Engineer registration in British Columbia, and at least 4 years of relevant experience. If you have strong communication skills and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of telecom and/or industrial networking experience.
• Valid Class 4 Canadian driver's license required.
• Eligible to live and work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering design drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with clients on project scope and quality.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Telecommunication systems design

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Safety leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer registration (or eligibility)

Job description

Position Overview

Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D Canada business as a Telecom Engineer. Reporting to the Telecom Engineering Manager, this position will be a hybrid role in our Vancouver BC office. You will play a key role in designing advanced telecommunication systems for transmission and distribution projects in the electric utility industry—from concept through construction. If you excel at clear communication, adapt quickly to new technologies, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering design drawings and documentation as part of multi-disciplinary project teams under the guidance of a senior telecom engineer.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure designs meet project scope and client needs while delivering quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and ensure seamless discipline interface across the project.
• Take ownership of your designs as the Professional of Record, adhering to professional standards within your field of practice.
• Manage multiple projects with competing priorities effectively.
• Share knowledge and workload with a geographically distributed team.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, external contractors, and client representatives to foster trust and collaboration.
• Travel within Canada for field investigations and reviews as required.
• Be a courageous safety leader, ensuring safety is never compromised in your designs or actions on the job.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized university
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or eligible to become one in British Columbia within 6 months.
• 4+ years of telecom and/or industrial networking experience, preferably in a utility or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of multiple technologies listed above.
• Valid Class 4 Canadian driver’s license.
• Eligible to permanently live and work in Canada.
• Ability to work from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consulting industry experience and familiarity with engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, bills of materials, estimates).
• Experience with radio/microwave modelling and Industry Canada license applications.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and assessments.
• Thorough understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code.

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Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.