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

Burns & McDonnell; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Akron, OH is seeking a New Graduate Electrical Engineer to support a range of utility projects, including SCADA, distribution automation, cyber security and smart grid.

You will assist in design, prepare BOMs, specifications, drawings and calculations, and collaborate with project teams to meet QA/QC standards. ABET-accredited degree and strong communication skills are required; EIT preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Able to apply intensive and diversified knowledge to broad areas of assignments.
• Ability to devise new approaches to problems and demonstrate initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist on a variety of complex utility projects (SCADA, distribution automation, cyber security, microwave, wireless networks, fiber, smart grid).
• Assist in designing telecommunications networks per client standards or developing new standards.
• Assist with project deliverables: BOMs, specifications, yard layouts, equipment plans, wiring diagrams, and network diagrams.
• Support execution of assignments using advanced tools and techniques to develop or improve processes and methods.
• Identify and help resolve issues on projects and ensure adherence to project schedules and QA/QC guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Computer or related engineering from ABET accredited program

Job description

Description

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor 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 in the country where this position is located, without time limitations or sponsorship restrictions.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Electrical Engineering

Primary Location: US-OH-Akron

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 254772

Job Hire Type: New Grad #T&D