Assistant Telecommunications Engineer, Electrical and/or Computer Engineer
Burns & McDonnell
About the Role
The Assistant Telecommunications Engineer will assist on a variety of complex utility projects, including supervisory control and data acquisition, distribution automation, cyber security, microwave radio, wireless networks, fiber optics, and smart grid.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in designing telecommunications networks utilizing client standards or developing new standards.
- Assist with project deliverables such as: bill of materials, specifications, yard layouts, equipment plans, sections and details, wiring diagrams, control building arrangements, DC calculations, cable lists, SCADA points list, device configuration files, network architecture diagrams, channel plans, RF path studies, and cutover plans.
- Assist in execution of complex assignments requiring the use of advanced tools and techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment and/or technological methods.
- Identify, communicate and assist in resolving issues on projects as needed.
- Adhere to established project schedule to meet deadlines.
- Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements & Tech Stack
Technology and skills mentioned as part of project deliverables include:
- Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
- Distribution automation
- Cyber security
- Microwave radio
- Wireless networks
- Fiber optics
- Smart grid
- Bill of materials
- Specifications
- Yard layouts
- Equipment plans
- Sections and details
- Wiring diagrams
- Control building arrangements
- DC calculations
- Cable lists
- SCADA points list
- Device configuration files
- Network architecture diagrams
- Channel plans
- RF path studies
- Cutover plans
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program required.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
- Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
- Engineers in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $130,000.00 Yearly
Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time