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AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

Telecommunications Network Architect Engineer

Telecommunications EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, or a related discipline is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • At least five years of experience designing and architecting critical telecommunications networks is required.
  • Experience in energy, utilities, public transit, or rail transportation is required.
  • Knowledge of engineering, design, integration, construction, and commissioning processes for essential infrastructure is required.
  • Experience in environments requiring high availability and reliability is required.
  • Current membership in good standing with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec is required.
  • Proficiency in French and English is required.
  • Knowledge of enterprise IP network architecture and carrier-grade IP/MPLS is required.
  • Knowledge of Ethernet, MCLAG, LACP, DHCP, and PPP protocols is required.
  • Knowledge of IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, and Layer 2/Layer 3 VPNs is required.
  • Knowledge of metropolitan Ethernet network architectures, including E-Line, E-LAN, and EVPN, is required.
  • Knowledge of multiservice aggregation and transport networks is required.
  • Experience designing, operating, and optimizing critical IP networks is required.
  • Knowledge of optical networks and fiber optics, including DWDM, OTN, and SONET/SDH, is required.
  • Experience with SCADA and remote-control networks is required.
  • Knowledge of IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 60870-5 protocols is required.
  • Knowledge of telecommunications networks for electrical substations and control centers is required.
  • Knowledge of critical communications for energy infrastructure is required.
  • Knowledge of monitoring, telemetry, and industrial automation systems is required.
  • Knowledge of railway telecommunications systems and communications networks for railway signaling and control is required.
  • Knowledge of operational and mission-critical radio systems is required.
  • Knowledge of networks for passenger information, video surveillance, emergency telephony, and access control is required.
  • Knowledge of secure OT and IT network architecture, industrial network segmentation, and management of access and critical communications is required.
  • Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity standards, including IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, TS 50701, or NERC CIP, is required.
  • Knowledge of Cisco, Nokia, Juniper, or equivalent equipment is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
  • Strong technical leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, and ability to work in critical-infrastructure environments are required.
  • Ability to analyze and solve complex problems, communicate and explain technical concepts, prioritize work, and work rigorously and autonomously are required.
  • Client and results orientation is required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate telecommunications projects for the energy and rail transportation sectors.
  • Deliver large-scale projects involving IP networks, MPLS, optical transport, critical communications systems, and industrial digital infrastructure.
  • Define telecommunications architectures that provide high availability and operational continuity.
  • Provide technical expertise to operations, maintenance, and control-center teams.
  • Design and conduct technical studies, risk analyses, capacity studies, and feasibility analyses.
  • Coordinate design, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Produce and review plans, tender documents, specifications, and technical requirements.
  • Integrate telecommunications systems with signaling, rail control, energy management, and industrial monitoring systems.
  • Analyze, recommend, and implement technology solutions for critical infrastructure needs.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and operational safety standards.
  • Provide technical support during critical interventions or major incidents.
  • Contribute to the development of engineering standards, norms, and practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • Private LTE, private 5G, DAS, Wi-Fi, and analog and digital telephony knowledge is an asset.
  • Experience in public transit environments is an asset.
  • Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certification is desirable.
  • An ASP Construction card is an asset.
  • Knowledge of TIA, BICSI, and IEEE standards is an asset.

About the Company

AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

AtkinsRéalis provides engineering services for infrastructure and nuclear projects, connecting people, data, and technology to plan, design, build, and manage systems worldwide. It delivers integrated services through consulting, design, engineering, and project management, using a global team and data-driven collaboration to move projects from concept to commissioning. The company’s global reach and end-to-end capability across conventional engineering and nuclear sectors enable coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines. Its goal is to transform infrastructure and energy systems worldwide by delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Epsom, United Kingdom
Founded
1938

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