Job Description
As this is a growth position within a new business line, the Pole Line Engineer role at WesTower Communications is a unique opportunity to perform various technical, design, and GIS/CAD duties related to the design of utility pole make-ready projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the design of utility poles, preparation of engineering drawings, interaction with customers, and field audits. The role requires an initiative-taking, self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively as part of a large cross-functional team.
Core Competencies
Telecommunications construction knowledge
Utility pole design knowledge
Communication
Teamwork
Problem-Solving
Time management
Customer service
Relationship building
Adaptability and flexibility
Creative and innovative thinking
Decision support and judgment
Planning and organizing
Results focus
Accountability and dependability
Ethics and integrity
Attention to detail
Providing consultation
Leadership
Staff management
Mathematical reasoning
Focus on safety
Initiative-taking approach to work
Change management
• Analysis of utility poles for aerial and underground telecommunications.
• Produce various deliverables, including construction plans, make-ready designs, etc.
• Updates Design databases and maintains system maps, including a base map, cable, fiber routes, etc.
• Incorporates field changes and as-built changes from draft prints to the system database.
• Prepares construction packages and manages the approval process.
• Creates and validates detailed BOM (Bill of material) lists.
• All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Post-secondary diploma in Electrical, another relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in pole line engineering.
• Registered P. Eng in Ontario
• Expert Spidacalc skills
• Must be experienced with HONI Make Ready packages and Pole Line Analysis
• Expert knowledge of CSA and HONI distribution standards
• Excellent knowledge, skills, and working experience with Autodesk AutoCAD are assets.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• An initiative-taking, self-starter with an attention to detail is necessary.
• Experience with customer-specific applications such as NetX and SpatialNet is an asset.
• Experience with GIS software and tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, and 3-GIS is an asset.
• Knowledge of RF/CATV and fiber systems (fiber-to-the-home/FTTH, FTTB, FTTx) is an asset.
Why should you choose WesTower Communications?
Our employees will find a design work environment where team collaboration is at the core of the business. We proudly support our team members through continuing professional development, completion of certifications, memberships in professional societies, seminars, and conference attendance. Other benefits include:
• Competitive Base Salary and flexible working environment.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Great medical benefits and shared purchase plan, including compensation incentives.
• Coverage of Licensing Fees and Annual Dues to Professional Associations.
• Multiple opportunities for growth and development.
At WesTower Communications Ltd., we are committed to fostering inclusive work environments that welcome diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We recognize that it is our people who drive the success of our business, and we are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to accommodating prospective employees. We proudly offer a drug-free workplace with a zero-tolerance safety program, ensuring that all our employees can work in a supportive and respectful environment.
