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

Burns & McDonnell; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer to assist on complex utility projects including SCADA, distribution automation, cyber security, microwave, wireless networks, fiber optics, and smart grid.

You will help design networks, prepare materials and diagrams, and support project execution while adhering to schedules and QA/QC standards. AABET-accredited degree and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing telecommunications networks per client standards or new standards.
• Support deliverables such as bill of materials, specs, wire diagrams, and network diagrams.
• Contribute to project tasks using advanced tools, aiding development of new processes or methods.
• Identify and help resolve issues on projects as needed.
• Follow project schedules to meet deadlines and support QA/QC guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Engineering knowledge

Education

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

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 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 Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-OH-Akron

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 254772

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