Telesat

Satellite Communications

CivilEngineeringSpecialist

CA$85–115k ~AI est. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Civil Engineering Specialist at Telesat. Skills: Civil Engineering Design, Antenna Foundations, Site Infrastructure. Provide civil engineering design. Provide technical reviews”

Industry & Context.

Satellite Communications
Problems you'll solve

Develop foundation solutions

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel, Travel within Canada, Travel internationally, Canadian Controlled Goods program clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), 5–10 years civil engineering experience, Experience with antenna foundations, Experience with civil site works, Experience integrating civil designs, Experience supporting infrastructure projects, Experience with concrete and steel foundations, Experience with geotechnical engineering, Experience with site servicing, Experience with Canadian Arctic environment, Experience performing technical reviews, Experience supporting pre-sales activities, Experience collaborating with Operations teams, Experience working with construction contractors, Proficiency with AutoCAD, Proficiency with Civil 3D, Ability to work independently, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Ability to work in Canada, Obtain Canadian Controlled Goods clearance

Nice to Have

Eligible for P. Eng. registration

What You'll Do.

Provide civil engineering design

Provide technical reviews

Provide professional engineering judgement

Serve as Civil Engineering SME

Design antenna foundations

Analyze antenna foundations

Review antenna foundations

Design equipment pads

Design site improvements

Design drainage systems

Design stormwater management systems

Provide technical oversight

Review geotechnical investigations

Develop foundation solutions

Prepare engineering drawings

Check engineering drawings

Prepare technical specifications

Check technical specifications

Ensure code compliance

Ensure standard compliance

Ensure best practice compliance

Support technical submissions

Provide construction engineering support

Conduct field reviews

Provide pre-sales support

Develop conceptual solutions

Align solutions with customer specs

Align solutions with commercial reqs

Review customer technical requirements

Contribute to proposals

Contribute to technical responses

Contribute to cost estimates

Provide engineering support for operations

Provide engineering support for facility upgrades

Provide engineering support for reliability improvements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Infrastructure Engineering team; Civil Engineers; Electrical Engineers; CAD Technicians; Operations teams; Construction contractors

Communication Scope

Convey technical concepts

Full Job Description

## Description   Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years.  Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.   The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com The Civil Engineering Specialist is responsible for providing specialized civil engineering design, technical reviews, and professional engineering judgement for Telesat’s Canadian portfolio of Earth Stations (Teleports), Landing Stations, and customer antenna installations across Canada, including the arctic, as well as internationally. This role sits within Telesat’s Infrastructure Engineering team, a small, highly technical group of Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and CAD Technicians responsible for all aspects of the company’s physical infrastructure. ## Main Responsibilities Serve as the Civil Engineering subject matter expert for Earth Station (Teleports) and Landing Station infrastructure within Canada. Design, analyze, and review civil works supporting: Large satellite antenna foundations and pedestals Equipment pads, trenches, access roads, and site improvements Si

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