Telecom Planning Construction Lead

Division: Technical Services Telecom

Location: Grande Prairie AB or Bonnyville AB

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 15 days paid vacation
• 5 additional paid days off
• Charitable donation matching
• Employee share purchase plan
• Flexible benefits from first day of employment
• Comprehensive Employee & Family Wellness Program
• A culture based on caring integrity agility collaboration and safety

Why Work Here:

Joining the ATCO Team means being part of a community of people inspiring change on a global scale. Its meaningful work that can only be accomplished by helping each other as we collectively look to the future. Collaborating and being professional down to earth and caring for one another and for the communities we serve is central to our core values and cultivates a sense of belonging. We treat people with respect entrust them to always be their best and take every opportunity to ensure they feel part of our community.

About the Role:

As a Telecom Planning Construction Lead (Lead - Telecom Construction) youll play a key role in planning and supporting the successful execution of telecom infrastructure projects across Alberta. From building schedules and resourcing strategies to coordinating with internal teams and external contractors this role is all about bringing precision and clarity to fast-paced construction environments.

What Youll Do:

• Lead the execution and quality control of telecom-related construction projects on transmission and distribution assets.
• Ensure work is completed safely on time and in compliance with engineering specifications contracts and standards.
• Collaborate with engineering land and Indigenous relations teams during project planning and execution.
• Participate in the development of project tenders and contracts and oversee contractor performance and documentation.
• Review contractor invoices scope changes and project status updates.
• Liaise on design changes construction challenges and closeout requirements.

What You Bring:

• Post-secondary diploma in Telecommunications Engineering or Wireless Systems Engineering from a recognized institute of technology.
• Minimum 57 years of experience as a technologist with experience as a project coordinator project manager or construction planner.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental legislation AEUC OHS Environmental and all applicable Canadian and Alberta electrical and building codes.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings contracts and budgeting.
• Experience with tools such as Maximo APS GNET For Site and Mobile TC considered an asset
• Ability to travel and work away from home base as required.

This position is administered under the ATCO Electric and Canadian Energy Workers Association Collective Agreement Job Posting Provisions.

About Us:

We are a leading energy provider in North America. Through ATCO Energy Systems we build operate and maintain electric and gas transmission and distribution lines safely and reliably serving over three million customers in hundreds of communities. Were advancing the use of hydrogen as a cost-effective pathway for decarbonization using existing energy delivery infrastructure. Were also building resilience by modernizing our electric grid and connecting renewable generation capacity to our system to meet the needs of customers for sustainable reliable and affordable energy.

At ATCO we support a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions and perspectives of everyone on the ATCO team. We believe the ATCO team is the foundation of our business and our most valuable asset across our global operations. Without each team members unique skills strengths and knowledge we simply wouldnt be able to achieve our fundamental vision of delivering lifes essential services to our customers around the world.

ATCO is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Visit our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of ourATCOoperations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history languagesceremonies and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.