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

Burns & McDonnell; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer to support complex utility projects spanning SCADA, distribution automation, cyber security, microwave, wireless networks, fiber optics and smart grid.

You will assist in designing networks, prepare BOMs, drawings, wiring diagrams, and provide QA/QC driven deliverables while adhering to client standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge to broad areas of assignments; capable of devising new approaches to problems.
• GPA 3.0 strongly preferred; campus or community involvement preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.
• EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing telecommunications networks using client standards or developing new standards.
• Assist with project deliverables such as BOMs, 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 and methods.
• Identify and help resolve issues on projects as needed.
• Adhere to project schedules and ensure client satisfaction and QA/QC compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

ABET accreditation

EIT certification

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.

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

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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Telecommunications

Primary Location US-TN-Chattanooga

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 264341

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