Lead Telecommunications Technician

Posting End Date:

November 27, 2026

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

Are you an experienced telecommunications professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems and supporting critical infrastructure? Enbridge is seeking a Lead Telecommunications Technician to provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise for communications assets across our North Central Region.

In this role, you will support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, replacement, and repair of telecommunications equipment located at meter and regulation stations, pipeline valve sites, and compressor stations. You will work closely with field operations, technical teams, IT, contractors, and other internal partners to help maintain the reliability and integrity of regional telecommunications systems.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, apply now!

What You Will Do:

• Provide telecommunication technical support and training to Area Maintenance Technicians (Electrical Controls Technicians and Measurement Technicians).
• Monitor Area telecommunication operations to help ensure compliance with applicable codes and company procedures.
• Monitor overall telecommunications system integrity within the North Central Region (NCR).
• Serve as the lead for the telecommunications tower maintenance program within the NCR.
• Compile and analyze budget information for Area and Region telecommunication projects.
• Collaborate with corporate telecommunications staff to plan and budget future telecommunications needs.
• Assist in design reviews for O&M, Maintenance Capital, and Capital Expansion projects.
• Conduct investigations and evaluations involving failures, problems, and maintenance practices.
• Serve as the lead in the management of Region telecommunications projects, when required.
• Travel to field locations to inspect equipment condition, troubleshoot issues, and assist with startup of replacement or new equipment.
• Provide expertise on Company owned and third-party leased communications equipment for Company and delivery/receipt Customer facilities.
• Serve as liaison between field operations, Region Tech Staff, TIS, and Measurement Integrity for troubleshooting and resolving issues during power/communication outages, emergency responses, and commissioning of new assets.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations for capital and O&M expenditures to supervisors and/or field operations for field upgrades including, but not limited to, radio, VSAT, fiber networks, and ancillary components (switches, routers, UPS systems, backup generators, and other hardware).
• Maintain field network equipment (radio, VSAT, fiber, routers, switches, etc.) independently, with assistance from field technicians, or contractors as required.
• Communicate (on a regular basis) with IT regarding network projects, upgrades, and outages.
• Provide periodic communication (project updates, material specifications and approvals) to Projects team and Region Technical Staff.
• Regularly (weekly to daily) communicate verbally or in writing to field and Region leadership regarding issues, upcoming projects, and compliance due dates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• An associate degree in telecommunications, electronics, networking, or a related field, combined with at least two years of telecommunications or network experience; or
• At least six years of directly related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of formal education, training, and relevant experience.
• Experience working with radio-frequency equipment, including microwave, SCADA, and UHF systems.
• Familiarity with network switches and routers; Cisco experience is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to field personnel, leadership, and project partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, organize competing priorities, and resolve technical problems with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, fiber optics, T1, and related communications services.
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, wireless access points, and legacy or Cisco IP telephone systems.
• Knowledge of Nokia/Alcatel microwave radio systems, mobile radio systems, RF equipment, and antenna systems.
• Experience maintaining and repairing telecommunications equipment in field or industrial environments.
• Previous experience in pipeline operations, natural gas transmission, utilities, or a comparable industry.
• A current Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License, or FCC GROL.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Working Conditions

• This position supports Enbridge’s North Central Region, including eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia, western Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
• Approximately 60% overnight travel is required.
• The successful candidate must currently reside, or be willing to relocate, within approximately 30 miles of the assigned work location.
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required.
• The role requires availability for after-hours work, weekends, on-call assignments, standby coverage, and 24/7 emergency response when required.
• Work may be performed in hot, cold, or inclement weather conditions.
• Required personal protective equipment may include a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety boots, and arc-flash protective clothing.

Physical Requirements (Include but are not limited to):

Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 45 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both field & office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Base Salary:

• Base salary ranges from $41.00 - $53.00 per hour USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.
• Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

Benefits:

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.

 

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected].

Information For Applicants:

• Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.
• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com