Telecom Engineer

Fluor Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 213,528,000 - 247,968,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract benefits

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Calgary seeks a Senior Telecommunications & Security Systems Engineer on a contract basis. You will lead complex telecom and security system studies, develop specifications, and ensure integration with multidisciplinary project teams.

The role requires a four-year degree or equivalent, strong communication, and extensive field experience in telecom and security systems. You will review designs, manage schedules, and contribute to safe, compliant project execution.

Qualifications

• Must have a four-year degree in a relevant field or equivalent (10+ years experience with degree, or 14+ years education/experience if non-degreed).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, vendors and internal teams.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in telecom and security systems engineering.
• Ability to interpret and apply local, provincial/state, and federal regulations, codes and standards.
• Detail-oriented with strong time-management for deliverables.
• Membership in a recognized technical society is preferred.
• Knowledge of codes, standards and equipment selection with cost considerations.
• Experience with effort-hour estimating, staff forecasting, and project resource planning.
• Proven track record leading large-scale projects and coordinating cross-disciplinary teams.
• Practical field experience in telecom and/or security systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex studies including RF, WLAN, PA coverage, CCTV data traffic, storage, and bandwidth allocation.
• Review and develop telecommunication system specifications (RF/WLAN, telephony, OCS, SCS, weather monitoring).
• Develop equipment location philosophies for medium to large projects.
• Create and review engineering drawings and wiring diagrams for telecoms systems.
• Design and specify integrated telecom and physical security systems for medium to large projects.
• Define Scope of Services and Scope of Facilities across project phases.
• Apply advanced telecom design and performance optimization knowledge.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align with project objectives and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Estimating & planning

Leadership

Field experience

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job details

Posted 28 September 2026

Start date 22 May 2026

Salary Range CAD

155000

• 155000

per Hourly

Location Calgary

Job type Contract

Discipline Engineering and Project Management

Reference 168305

Job Function Telecommunications Engineer

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.