Assistant Telecommunications Engineer, Electrical and/or Computer Engineer - Transmission & Dis[...]

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer in Atlanta, GA to support complex utility projects including SCADA, distribution automation, cybersecurity, microwave, wireless, fiber, and smart grid initiatives.

You will assist in network design, project deliverables, and execution of assignments using advanced tools while adhering to schedules and QA/QC standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential; EIT and GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer or related engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge to broad areas of assignments.
• Ability to devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Campus or community involvement preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of the position.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing telecommunications networks using client standards or new standards.
• Assist with project deliverables such as BOMs, wiring diagrams, equipment plans, and network diagrams.
• Assist in execution of complex assignments using advanced tools and techniques.
• Identify and help resolve issues to keep projects on track.
• Adhere to project schedules to meet deadlines.
• Work with project team to ensure client satisfaction and QA/QC guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

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 lists, 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.

Job

Electrical Engineering

Primary Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID

263872

Job Hire Type

New Grad #T&D