Communications Engineer

Division and Location Division: Process Control & Communications Engineering Gas & Pipelines Location: Edmonton AB Position Summary Always there. Anywhere. That’s us We’ve got a lot of energy at ATCO focused on creating prosperity for generations, challenging and growing because your career journey at ATCO has the potential to be full of new experiences inspiring challenges and growth without boundaries. Engineers at ATCO are deeply valued because we hold plenty of responsibility and take on a diversity of challenges. Those who thrive with our team are committed to excellence and relish important and complex projects critical to our business. Our operations across multiple business lines and geographies mean ATCO fosters ample development and learning opportunities for engineers of all disciplines. Tell us how you want to grow and develop and we will be right there to support you all the way. Ready to rise to the opportunity. Under the supervision of the Senior Engineer this position is responsible for planning, designing and executing capital projects for the Natural Gas telecommunications network. The work involves radio system implementation, technical support and asset lifecycle management. The successful candidate will work with engineers and technologists within the company and externally with suppliers and contractors. This position has a focus on telecommunications and electrical systems including: Responsibilities Design, manage and execute projects with a focus on safety and adherence to applicable codes, acts, regulations, company policies and landowner requests. Project management activities include drawing set creation and authentication, scheduling, obtaining permits, procurement, budget forecasting and reporting. Complete point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and area coverage studies using radio modeling software such as Pathloss and EDX SignalPro. Support field operations staff with system troubleshooting and project execution. Contribute to the creation of telecommunications design standards and material specifications. UHF and microwave radios Antenna technology VHF land mobile radio systems IP networks Point-to-point radio links, area coverage and interference studies Radio tower infrastructure including buildings, HVAC, fencing, access roads Emergency generators, transfer switches, uninterruptible power supplies, batteries Propane / natural gas fuel systems Electrical systems (AC / DC power distribution, lighting, security, grounding, etc.) Qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer or equivalent). 5-10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA. Strong understanding of radio propagation principles including VHF, UHF and microwave radio bands Good theoretical knowledge of radio and antenna system design Experience with low-voltage AC and DC power distribution system design Experience with designing, maintaining and troubleshooting IP networks; CCNA, CISSP, CISM, CISA designation would be an asset Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Access, Teams and Outlook Excellent time management, problem solving, decision making, organization and planning skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Valid Class 5 driver’s license What We Offer A culture based on safety, caring, integrity, agility, collaboration and striving for excellence Competitive compensation Flex benefits Tuition assistance program Training and mentorship programs Charitable donation matching ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr