Senior Communications Engineer

WSP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering consulting is looking for a Senior Communications Engineer to support its Rail Systems team in Calgary. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in communications design for various transportation projects. This role offers the chance to lead multidisciplinary teams while ensuring design compliance with standards.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta (P. Eng.) or equivalent.
• Senior-level communication design experience in public transit or similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior communication design for public transit and engineering projects.
• Produce design reports, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Oversee communications system technical reviews and RFI responses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

TCP/IP networking

RF design

CCTV systems

Job description

The Opportunity:

Senior Communications Engineer for our Transportation Systems Rail & Transit team, located at our Calgary or Edmonton office. Reporting to the Manager, you will be familiar with wired/wireless network security and provide detailed support as a senior technical resource supporting the Rail Systems delivery team and industry partners. You will be considered the subject matter expert to provide technical advice on all communications aspects of contracts and proposals. You will manage the telecommunications design in multidisciplinary projects, ensuring that the design meets relevant standards and specifications and is accurately coordinated with other disciplines.

As a member of the Rail Systems Engineering team, you will be given the opportunity to define processes and execute plans across multiple projects. There is also opportunity to cross sell your telecommunication skills into other markets such as Aviation, Marine, and Power Distribution. Management will support you in developing work plans, communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders, and managing internal design staff to become a strong leader in the consulting environment.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Function as the senior technical resource in formulating and developing advanced program concepts, techniques, and standards in communication engineering;
• Provide a senior-level communication design effort in support of the public transit, railway, aviation, marine and power distribution projects.
• Participate in validation & verification activities, produce test procedures and contribute to any troubleshooting, as necessary;
• Oversee and direct production of design reports, drawings, and technical specifications;
• Be responsible for the communications system technical reviews for the design submissions and RFI responses;
• Leverage communication design abilities, proven knowledge from past successful projects, and experience in system engineering to deliver world-class projects;
• Work with the client and vendors to generate KPIs used for the analysis of the communication system;
• Produce communications requirements including those for wired/wireless network and RF design;
• Perform all other assigned or required duties.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

Core

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related engineering discipline from an accredited University that is recognized by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA);
• Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta (P. Eng.) or an equivalent with the ability to get a P.Eng. license in Alberta;

Technical

• Senior-level communications design and/or operations experience in the public transit industry or comparable industries;
• Demonstrable experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Data network design role including required knowledge of network products, and TCP/IP network architectures including routing, switching, network security and MPLS design principles;
  • Relevant experience in the design, installation, and/or operation of radio systems, including TETRA and/or P25, Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and leaky coax antennas for rail transit applications;
  • Capability to complete high-level end-to-end conceptual technical designs for communications systems involved in public rail transit operations/vital applications;
  • Design and commissioning experience relevant to public rail transit operations communication systems including CCTV/PA/VMS/Telephone;
  • Proven experience in the design and commissioning of outside plant infrastructure including fiber optics;
• Knowledge of rail and public transit operations is an asset;
• Familiarity with CBTC-based signalling systems, block signalling control systems and driverless train control would be a strong asset;
• Critical attention to specification details and project deadlines;
• RCDD certification would be an asset;
• CISSP certification with experience in OT environments would be an asset;

Non-Technical

• Proven leadership and management skills;
• Ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units in a matrix organization with little to no supervision;
• Experience working with architects and other engineering disciplines to define communications requirements, forecast and advocate for communication needs in the project;
• Ability to adapt well to changes in direction and priorities in a project and deadline-oriented environment;
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, presentation, leadership, and report writing proficiency with a strong desire and ability to collaborate in problem solving in an integrated team environment;
• Experience in a Consulting Engineering or EPC environment is an asset.