Senior Design Specialist - Outside Plant

Intello Technologies Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Design Specialist responsible for overseeing projects and regulatory discussions in British Columbia. The role requires a degree in engineering and significant experience in telecommunications outside plant engineering. The candidate will lead initiatives, negotiate agreements, and mentor team members while driving strategic decisions. A comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary and flexible work options, is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Minimum 3 weeks of vacation

Flexible benefits plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in telecommunications outside plant engineering.
• Proven track record leading large capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory policies and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and regulatory discussions with municipalities and stakeholders.
• Oversee medium to large-scale capital projects ensuring quality standards.
• Serve as subject matter expert on complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechatronic preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

JIRA

Spatialnet

Job description

Location: Burnaby, BC, CA, V5G 4S4 Vancouver, BC, CA Langley, BC, CA Abbotsford, BC, CA West Vancouver, BC, CA, V7T 1H9 North Vancouver, BC, CA

Jobs by Category: Technology Solutions

Job Function: Network & Engineering

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

Our team and what we'll accomplish together

The Outside Plant Engineering team is a high-performing group of individuals who collectively make TELUS one of the leading telecommunications companies in Canada. The team is responsible for all Legacy Network Facility designs for the TELUS access network and is the gatekeeper of TELUS’s aerial and underground structures as well as the TELUS Copper and Fibre network within British Columbia.

As a Senior Design Specialist, you'll be a strategic leader and trusted advisor, working directly with your team manager to shape the future of our network infrastructure. You'll lead governance initiatives, mentor team members, and represent our team in high-level stakeholder discussions that drive TELUS's telecommunications excellence across BC.

What you'll do

• Lead governance and regulatory discussions with municipalities, government entities, and external stakeholders including negotiating municipal access agreements and maintaining strategic relationships across BC
• Represent the Engineering Manager in high-level meetings with leadership, BC Hydro, Ministry of Transportation and Transit, and other key partners to drive strategic decisions and initiatives
• Oversee medium to large-scale capital projects from planning through execution, ensuring quality standards, cost control, and successful outcomes for multi-million dollar infrastructure builds
• Provide technical direction to designers, construction managers, consultants, and field staff
• Mentor and develop Design Specialists across the team, providing technical guidance and coaching to build capability and strengthen the team's expertise
• Explore and lead AI integration opportunities to transform team workflows, optimize processes, and enhance operational efficiency
• Drive strategic portfolio initiatives including workflow optimization and process improvements that enhance team efficiency and operational excellence
• Partner with internal teams including Project Management, Planning, Construction, and Regulatory to ensure seamless coordination and alignment on provincial priorities
• Serve as subject matter expert and technical consultant on complex engineering challenges, providing sound analysis and recommendations based on engineering standards and best practices
• Review external design packages to ensure quality, accuracy, constructability, cost efficiency, and compliance to TELUS’s Outside Plant Practices and Standards
• Drive AI initiatives to improve workflows and efficiencies

What you bring

• Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechatronic preferred) or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience in telecommunications outside plant engineering, with advanced knowledge of fibre & copper infrastructure, overhead and underground network design standards, and engineering processes
• Proven track record leading large capital projects and managing multi-stakeholder initiatives with demonstrated ability to deliver results on time and within budget
• Expert-level communication skills with the ability to represent the organization confidently in high-level meetings, negotiate agreements, and build strong relationships with municipalities, government entities, and internal leadership
• Strong knowledge of regulatory policies, municipal access agreements, and engineering standards that govern telecommunications infrastructure in BC
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members, with a collaborative approach to knowledge sharing and team building
• Forward-thinking approach with ability to identify and evaluate emerging technologies and process improvements
• Ability to work independently and have the ability to lead projects, solve complex problems, maintain effective communication, have a proactive and forward thinking mindset to maintain best interests of the company
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize processes, and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Highly autonomous, proactive, and able to lead complex initiatives with minimal direction while balancing multiple priorities
• Experience with design systems and tools such as SAP, AutoCAD, JIRA, and Spatialnet
• Willingness to travel within BC as required to meet with stakeholders, conduct site visits, and support projects across the province

Great-to-haves

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status in British Columbia
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience leading large-scale capital infrastructure projects valued at $10M+
• Familiarity with low code platforms such Appian

Salary Range: $103,000-$155,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in‑office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

Technology Solutions

We’re into seeing where technology can take us, so if you have ever imagined what the future of supply chain management, cybersecurity, the cloud and Internet of Things will look like, we want you to be part of the team that makes it happen.

We are honoured to be recognized

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TELUS’s fastest network. 5G enables a superior experience with fast downloads and richer multimedia applications

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Innovation centres across Canada that bring our team members together with customers, partners, start ups, universities, hospitals and fellow colleagues to tackle some of the biggest technological hurdles Canada will face in the near future.

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.