Senior Designer

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Quantum Utilities is growing and looking for a Senior Designer.

This role is responsible for conducting the detailed walk out, survey, design and permitting processes related to outside plant (OSP) Telecommunications construction. Role includes the detailed plan and design of all underground, aerial, and in-building deliverables for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature, essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by the incumbent of this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

• Layout and design of telecommunications network elements according to the network design criteria.

• Knowledge of current OSP design principles and industry standards.

• Perform work in compliance with up-to-date Safety Codes, Electric Codes, client practices and procedures.

• Complete Fibre to the Home (FTTH) from Central Office (CO) to client Point of Entry (POE).

• Ability to map terminal boundaries and allocate fiber counts.

• Ability to determine the most effective method and materials required to service all locations within a given boundary including Residential, Commercial and Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) classifications.

• Experience determining alignment of new cable and duct.

• Able to create construction plans and crossing drawings that indicate the most efficient, cost-effective placement of new plant within a determined right of way.

• Perform right of way and route assessments by mapping all surface features, utility pole information (strand and cable inventory, 3rd party space, anchoring and make-ready estimating) and collect underground utility data to determine the most efficient placement method (i.e. aerial over-lash, new strand placement, open trench, directional bore, plough, etc.).

• Consider material and crew costs, soil conditions, structure health, traffic safety, environmental safety and municipal permitting requirements in your decision making.

• Assess and incorporate municipal requirements, specification sheets, standards documents, joint-use agreements, utility maps, orthophotos, survey files, as-built documentation, site photos, etc., in the preparation of detailed engineering designs that are cost-effective and safe.

• Ensure the correctness and completion of all outputs (plans, profiles, typical details, restoration plans, site photographs, and traffic control plans).

• Complete all required design and drafting deliverables through the lifecycle of a project; from survey to design of IFR and IFC packages, creation of material order forms, documentation of as-builts and ultimately client database posting.

• Support Business Development with bids and RFP responses.

• Tasks may include, KMZ proposal map creation, provide design costs and high level BOMs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of five (5) or more years’ experience in the telecommunications industry.

• Diploma, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in electrical or computer engineering, or telecommunications discipline.

• C.E.T. designation is an asset.

• Expert knowledge of outside plant design practices and municipal permitting requirements is a requirement.

• Experience with Telecommunications or Hydro underground utilities preferred

• Requires ability to function independent of a supervisor

• Able to time manage and meet scheduled deadlines

• Organized and self-motivated with strong attention to detail

• Basic word-processing software and record keeping skills

• Adaptable computer skills and ability to research online information from various sources.

• Ability to learn new technologies

• Ability to read drawings and other project related documents

• College level courses in AutoCAD drafting/CATV design desired

• Criminal Background Check as required for secure sites

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

We aspire to have a culture and are equal opportunity employer who believe that people are our most important asset and strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce, as such, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of a visible minority.

We offer a competitive wage along with a comprehensive benefit package, such as:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Job related training
• Remote work
• Employer RRSP matching
• Scholarships for dependents
• Corporate events

If you are an enthusiastic and hard-working individual who is interested in being a part of our Design team, then we want to hear from you!

Application deadline: June 21, 2023

We thank all that apply. We will only contact those who we have short-listed. Only those eligible to work in Canada need apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oak Bluff, MB R4G 0A4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• outside plant (OSP) Telecommunications: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person