Telecommunication Engineer FM

Capital Line South project involves the extension of the existing Capital line, in 4.5 km of new LRT infrastructure, connecting Century Park to Ellerslie Road, in the city of Edmonton. The project also involves the construction of a new Operation Maintenance Storage Facility (OMSF), located at the end of the line. Egis is involved as part of the Owner’s Engineer team supporting the City of Edmonton on the development of this project.

The Telecommunication Engineer represents the interest of the owner/operator by providing all the necessary expertise required for the definition, integration and validation of Telecommunication and Network sub-system related to the mainline extension and the new OMSF. When necessary, the person will also liaise with the Design-Builder (DB) and the operator/ maintainer (ETS) on all aspects pertaining to Telecommunication and Network sub-system and ensure the compliance of the project with client’s objectives and requirements.

Maint Duties

As part of the Owner’s Engineer team, you will:

• Support the owner/operator teams to elicit project requirements, identify technical risks and define the project scope;
• Support owner’s team for all Telecommunication and Network sub-system related issues or decisions;
• Collaborate with the project’s different teams and stakeholders to successfully mitigate issues and achieve smooth execution;
• Work with Egis’ back office experts;
• Develop project charters in collaboration with the City and the Operator.

As part of the front-office you will plan, coordinate and undertake the following technical activities pertinent to Telecommunication and Network sub-system along with Egis’ sub-system experts:

• Represent and support the owner/operator on all technical matters pertinent to Telecommunication and Network sub-system disciplines (Ethernet, Optical Fiber, WiFi, Radio, CCTV, PA, Telephone, PoE, Powered Fiber, NTP, GPS, VoIP, IP-MPLS, etc.);
• Coordinate with the back-office;
• Produce the customer Requirement Specification;
• Ensure integration of Telecommunication and Network sub-system is achieved: with civil engineering and with the existing line;
• Respond to information requests from DB on behalf of the owner;
• Perform design reviews and monitor the DB to ensure adherence to standards, specifications, processes and best practices;
• Perform construction/installation audits of the DB to ensure progress in safely manner & in accordance with design specifications and contractual obligations;
• Provide technical assurance, recommendations and strategic advices to the owner throughout the project;
• Support the development and application of the testing & commissioning;
• Prepare the REX documentation for the system part.

The position requirements are :

. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical or Computer Engineering, focused on Telecommunication.

• Professional Engineer status with APEGA or possibility to obtain

General overall experience (5+) years with at least 3+ years of experience in the Telecommunication;

. Experience in Rail & Transit projects is a plus
. Experience with Edmonton’s operator ETS is a plus;

. Knowledge of railway communication and network (Ethernet, Optical Fiber, WiFi, Radio, CCTV, PA, Telephone, PoE, Powered Fiber, NTP, GPS, VoIP, IP-MPLS, etc.) is a strong asset;
. Good communication skills;
. Fluency in English is mandatory. French will be valued.