Principal Telecommunications Engineer, Western Canada

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (Primary) is a growth-oriented industry leader providing professional engineering and construction services.
We provide our people with the opportunity to determine their own career path and fulfill their ambitions. We empower our clients by tailoring our solutions to their specific needs. We strengthen our community by connecting them to what is possible today and providing a solid foundation for tomorrow.

Primary is powered by our people.
Our diverse teams and inclusive culture are the core that powers Primary. Our diversity allows us to better serve our customers and Engineering communities by listening to and enabling unique perspectives.

Primary remains committed to fostering an open and safe environment in which the voices of all team members, clients and community members are heard. As we grow our company, we will continue to remove barriers and create new opportunities within our industry.

Reporting to the Manager, Telecoms Alberta, the Principal Engineer, Western Canada is responsible for reviewing, stamping and sealing underground and aerial drawings in Alberta.

Responsibilities:

• Planning telecom engineering strategies for organisation’s QA/QC program
• Managing telecom engineering departments R&D
• Assisting with development and implementation of telecom department goals and creating implementation plans
• Providing expert advice to other telecom engineers and designers
• Implementing process improvements
• Stamping/Sealing drawings in AB and BC
• Other work as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited university
• Applicants MUST have a P. Eng. Designation.
• Experience working in the telecom or related engineering environment, with extensive experience in design and cost estimating of telecom projects
• Experience working with Alberta and/or BC design and construction standards
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships conducted in a professional manner
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to liaise with other disciplines (marketing, drafting, construction, survey, and civil) to ensure projects are accurate, compliant, on-time and on-budget
• Demonstrated self-motivation and drive for improvement
• Class 5 driver’s license

A few qualifications that would help you succeed:

• Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD, AGI32 and MS Office and distribution design software
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities

Primary offers a highly competitive compensation package including, competitive salaries, bonuses, Health & Dental benefits, Health Care Spending Account, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, Company Matching RRSP, flex days, and several career and professional development opportunities.

This position may require the successful candidate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It may also require the successful candidate to undergo regular COVID-19 testing

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference in the industry, please send your resume in confidence.

**Please Note, you must be legally able to work in Canada**

We thank all candidates for their application however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Please see www.primaryeng.com for this and other positions we are recruiting.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T2E 7E3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• telecom project: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• P Eng Designation (required)

Application deadline: 2022-10-01