Telecom Engineer

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Telecommunications & Security Systems Engineer for an exciting contract opportunity with a global EPC client.

You will perform complex telecom studies, develop specifications, and design integrated telecom and security systems for large projects while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires a four-year degree (or equivalent), strong communication, and demonstrated leadership of major projects.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Strong communication with stakeholders, clients, and teams.
• Technical expertise in telecommunications and security systems engineering.
• Ability to interpret local, provincial/state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Attention to detail for time-sensitive deliverables.
• Professional society membership is preferred.
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and equipment selection.
• Experience with effort-hour estimating, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Proven leadership of large-scale projects from setup to close-out.
• Field experience in telecommunications and/or security systems implementation.
• Proficiency with standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex system studies including RF, WLAN, PA coverage, CCTV data traffic analysis.
• Review and develop telecom specifications including RF/WLAN, OCS, SCS, weather monitoring.
• Develop equipment location philosophies for medium to large projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Design integrated telecom and physical security systems for large projects.
• Develop and review project Scope of Services and Facilities across phases.
• Apply advanced knowledge in telecom system design, integration and optimization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align with project objectives.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Project leadership

Field experience

Office software

Professional certifications

Vendor certifications

Professional membership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE

Motorola certification

TIA certification

Job description

Senior Telecommunications & Security Systems Engineer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Overview

We have an exciting contract opportunity to join our global EPC client as a Senior Telecommunications & Security Systems Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex system studies including Radio Frequency (RF), Wireless LAN (WLAN), Public Address (PA) coverage, CCTV data traffic analysis, distributed storage, and network bandwidth allocation.


• Review, audit, and develop major telecommunication system and equipment specifications including RF/WLAN, telephony, Outside Cable Systems (OCS), Structured Cabling Systems (SCS), and weather monitoring systems.


• Develop, review, and audit telecommunication equipment location philosophies and guidelines for medium to large projects, considering area classifications and design requirements.


• Perform and review engineering calculations, system schematics, and wiring diagrams for telecommunications systems.


• Design and specify integrated telecommunication and physical security systems for medium to large-scale projects.


• Develop and review project Scope of Services and Scope of Facilities across all project phases.


• Apply advanced knowledge in telecommunications systems design, integration, and performance optimization.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system alignment with project objectives and standards.

Qualifications

• Accredited four (4) year degree in a relevant field or equivalent (minimum 10 years of experience with a degree, or 14 years combined education and experience if non-degreed).


• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders including clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.


• Demonstrated technical expertise required to perform advanced telecommunications and security systems engineering tasks.


• Ability to interpret and apply local, provincial/state, and federal regulations, codes, and standards.


• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage time-sensitive project deliverables.


• Membership in a recognized technical or professional society is preferred.


• Advanced knowledge of discipline-specific codes, standards, and material/equipment selection, including cost considerations.


• Experience with effort-hour estimating, staff forecasting, and project resource planning.


• Proven ability to lead and manage large-scale projects, including project setup, scheduling, progress tracking, and close-out.


• Practical field experience in telecommunications and/or security systems implementation.


• Proficiency with standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, and presentations).


• Relevant industry certifications such as RCDD, iNARTE, TIA, or equivalent are considered an asset.


• Certifications from major vendors such as Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE), Motorola, or similar are considered an asset.

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.