Telecommunications Engineer/engineering Technologist

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Installing, testing and commissioning reliable and robust telecommunication networks is our team's primary mission. We're keenly aware of the negative impacts operational breakdowns can have and strive to ensure systems are installed in a manner that provides our clients with reliability and peace of mind. Our teams work closely to share their expertise in Telecom, Protection and Control and SCADA. As a result, we're able to provide our clients with an exceptional range of services and unrivalled knowledge. The Telecommunications and Networking Technician will participate in the design, integration, deployment, maintenance and operation of networks in electric utilities and industrial systems.


With us, you'll get the opportunity to...

• Develop trusting and quality business relationships.
  
• Participate in development of proposals.
  
• Plan and coordinate complex projects.
  
• Develop or participate in development of detailed schedules.
  
• Perform testing, commissioning and integration duties on complex telecom projects.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports and complete all required reporting at project completion.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Committed to the firm's success.
• Action-oriented
  
• Able to make quality decisions.
  
• Develop and mentor others.
• Independent and able to coordinate travel and remote work details.
• Organizational agility

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Telecommunications and/or networking engineering technology diploma, or, any relevant combination of education and experience
  
• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience
  
• Experience with maintenance, installation and operation of wide area and local networks including digital microwave, UHF, VHF, PLC, SCADA, RTUs and telephony.
  
• Experience with Optical OC3 Multiplex, OC3 fibre and T1 circuits.
  
• Experience with fibre optic cable splicing and termination.
  
• Knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
  
• Knowledge of different network management and security protocols, routing and traffic analysis
  
• Knowledge of network management and operation software
  
• Knowledge of various standards for telecommunications transmission.
• Availability for working remotely based in a BC city with a medium to large airport.
  
• Asset: Knowledge of protection and control systems in an electric utility.
• Asset: Knowledge of major electrical equipment testing and commissioning procedures.

An overview of BBA's total Awards

• Annual base salary between - $74,000 - 101,000
  
• Annual premium program for regular employees.
  
• Access to a time bank.
• Onsite mobility premium.
• Cellphone Program.
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees.
• Retirement saving plan for regular employees.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program.

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to: Market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
  
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
  
• Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
  
• Participation in innovation projects
  
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
  
• Custom training and development plans
  
• Access to a leadership program

About BBA
For over 40 years, we've been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada's leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow's industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people's passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we're committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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