Telesat
Satellite Communications
CivilEngineeringSpecialist
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Civil Engineering Specialist at Telesat. Skills: Civil Engineering Design, Antenna Foundations, Site Infrastructure. Provide civil engineering design. Provide technical reviews”
Industry & Context.
Develop foundation solutions
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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