Assistant Electrical Engineer, Transmission & Distribution - Network, Integration, & Automation[...]

Burns & McDonnell (old); Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Orlando, FL is seeking an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer to support a range of utility projects including SCADA, distribution automation, cyber security, microwave, wireless, fiber, and smart grid.

You will assist in designing networks, preparing project deliverables, and resolving issues while following QA/QC guidelines. The role requires a bachelor's degree and may involve up to 25% travel; this is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer or related engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge to broad assignments.
• Capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Campus or community involvement preferred.
• Authorized to work permanently in the US without sponsorship.
• EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing telecommunications networks using client standards or developing new standards.
• Assist with project deliverables such as BOM, specifications, yard layouts, equipment plans, wiring diagrams, and network architecture diagrams.
• Assist in execution of complex assignments using advanced tools to develop new or improved processes or technologies.
• Identify, communicate and assist in resolving issues on projects as needed.
• Adhere to established project schedules to meet deadlines.
• Work with project team to ensure client satisfaction and QA/QC compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Broad knowledge application

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

EIT Certification preferred

GPA 3.0 preferred

Job description

Description

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.

• 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.

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.


• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.


• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Telecommunications

Primary Location US-FL-Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263416

Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-AM #T&D *IND-DNP*