Lead Telecom Engineer - Electrical Utilities

CIMA+ • Guelph, ON

90d • CA$108,080 - CA$148,610 • Hybrid

About The Position

Eramosa Engineering, a CIMA+ Owned Company, is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Telecom Engineer to expand its service offerings in the electrical utility sector in Ontario. This role will focus on telecommunication and IT/OT services within the Operational Technology (OT) environment, encompassing engineered designs, network implementation, cybersecurity, and consulting. The position offers significant growth opportunities within an expanding team and is ideal for individuals with a demonstrated background in the IT/OT space and a growth mindset. This role can be based in either the Guelph or Mississauga office with a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study such as Engineering or Computer Science
• License to practice Engineering in Ontario (P.Eng designation or equivalent)
• A minimum of 12+ years’ experience

Nice To Haves

• 2 years + in a technical lead role considered an asset
• Experience in industrial OT networking in the electrical utility sector an asset
• Previous experience at a Consulting Engineering firm considered an asset
• Active networking and cybersecurity certifications with Cisco, or other recognized industry standard certifications (CCNP, CCIE, CCDE, CISSP) considered an asset.
• Active structured cabling certifications with BICSI (RCDD), or other recognized industry standard considered an asset.
• Knowledge and design experience with multiple networking aspects from transport layer (copper/fibre/wireless/cellular), LANs, WANs, VLANs, server virtualization, servers, cloud systems, routing protocols, firewalls, DMZs, IT/OT convergence, and cybersecurity is critical for the role such that you can act as a key person on projects.
• Experience in multiple telecom technologies such as: Optical transport system (DWDM, MPLS-TP, IP/MPLS, SONET/SDH), Wireless transport system (Microwave, Satellite), Tele-protection, Power Line Carrier (PLC), High Voltage Entrance (HVE), Radio access systems (WiMAX, LTE, Wi-Fi, LMR), Control and Automation systems: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), SCADA, IEC 61850, IT/OT convergence including firewalls.
• Telecom Power System.
• Experience working on telecoms projects within a consulting engineering group focused on utilities projects
• Knowledge and understanding of industrial networks, protocols, and practices considered an asset
• Knowledge in areas such as SCADA, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), SEL Real Time Automation Controllers (RTACs), industrial network protocols (such as IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DNP3, MQTT, OPC) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight through the managing, planning, and organizing work with technical team members in the delivery of IT/OT project deliverable requirements, including scope, fee, schedule, quality, health and safety, risk management, and change management plans.
• Work closely with project managers for the successful completion of projects on time, on schedule, and on budget.
• Leverage your experience to analyze the client’s needs and recommend solutions.
• Design telecommunication and networking solutions in line with the client’s needs including cabling infrastructure, fibre optic, microwave, wireless, LAN/WAN and firewalling.
• Apply cybersecurity best practices in line with industry norms such as NERC CIP, NIST, and ISA/IEC 62443.
• Review existing network architectures and recommend solutions as needed.
• Clearly and comprehensively document the architecture and solutions implemented.
• Prepare detailed design of IP networking infrastructure and servers, including the preparation of plans and specifications for cabling, enclosures, and other network needs.
• Actively participate in the configuration, installation and implementation of IP networks and server infrastructures.
• Work as part of a team with multidisciplinary team environments in preparing conceptual and detailed communication/network design drawings, specifications and reports, contract documents, and, approvals applications.
• Develop and maintain relationship with existing and new clients.
• Supporting proposal development including estimating and quotation through formal and informal processes.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• An annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior