Assistant Telecommunications Engineer, Electrical and/or Computer Engineer – Transmission & Distribution (Chattanooga)

Burns & McDonnell; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer to contribute to a range of utility projects including SCADA, distribution automation, cybersecurity, microwave, wireless, fiber, and smart grid initiatives.

You will assist in network design, project deliverables, and adherence to QA/QC guidelines while collaborating with the project team to ensure client satisfaction. This entry-level role requires a relevant engineering degree and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge to broad assignments
• Ability to devise new approaches to problems
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
• Campus or community involvement preferred
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located; EIT certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist design of telecommunications networks using client standards or developing new standards
• Assist with project deliverables such as BOMs, specifications, layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable lists
• Support execution of complex assignments using advanced tools and development of improved processes
• Identify and help resolve issues on projects as needed
• Adhere to scheduled project timelines to meet deadlines
• Collaborate with project team to ensure client satisfaction and QA/QC adherence
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

GPA 3.0+ preferred

EIT Certification 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 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 engineering, computer engineering, or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• 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-TN-Chattanooga

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Hire Type

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