Telecommunications Engineer

Fluor Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Flexible spending dollars

RRSP retirement plan

Parental top-up

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Calgary seeks a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to design, develop, and support telecom systems for industrial and infrastructure projects. You will perform RF/WLAN analyses, develop specifications, and produce wiring diagrams and layout drawings.

Lead cross-disciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and vendors, and contribute to FEED, detailed design, procurement, and commissioning. A P.Eng. or eligibility plus 10+ years of telecom experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility preferred.
• 10+ years of telecommunications engineering experience in industrial, mining, energy, infrastructure, or related project environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support telecommunications systems for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Perform system studies and analyses (RF/WLAN, PAGA, CCTV data, storage, bandwidth).
• Develop specifications, design criteria, and deliverables for wireless networks, telephony, CCTV, structured cabling, fiber optics, and outside cable systems.
• Prepare and review architecture diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts.
• Conduct calculations and reviews to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and contractors through all project phases.
• Support procurement through evaluations, reviews, and specification development.
• Contribute to planning with cost estimates, schedules, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Provide technical expertise for integrated telecom and security systems across FEED, design, construction, and commissioning.

Skills

telecommunications design

RF/WLAN

CCTV systems

fiber optics

structured cabling

system architecture

vendor evaluation

project planning

communication skills

multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. eligible

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

• Design, develop, and support telecommunications systems for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Perform system studies and analyses, including RF/WLAN coverage, PAGA coverage, CCTV data traffic and storage, and network bandwidth assessments.
• Develop telecommunications specifications, design criteria, and engineering deliverables for systems such as wireless networks, telephony, CCTV, structured cabling, fiber optic networks, and outside cable systems.
• Prepare and review system architecture diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and other design documentation.
• Conduct engineering calculations and technical reviews to ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and contractors throughout all phases of project execution.
• Support equipment procurement through technical evaluations, vendor reviews, and specification development.
• Contribute to project planning by developing cost estimates, schedules, and progress reports. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and system start-up activities.
• Provide technical expertise for integrated telecommunications and physical security systems across FEED, detailed design, construction, and commissioning phases.

Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration, preferred.
• 10+ years of telecommunications engineering experience in industrial, mining, energy, infrastructure, or related project environments.
• Experience designing and supporting telecommunications systems, including wireless networks (RF/WLAN), telephony, CCTV, access control, public address/general alarm (PAGA), fiber optic networks, and structured cabling systems.
• Knowledge of telecommunications design standards, codes, and industry best practices.Experience developing engineering deliverables such as system architectures, specifications, equipment data sheets, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with all phases of project execution, including FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and start-up.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more.

Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience.

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.