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

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Telecommunications Engineer in Training to assist in designing telecom networks and developing client standards. You will support deliverables like BOMs, wiring diagrams, RF studies, and channel plans while adhering to QA/QC guidelines.

The role emphasizes applying engineering knowledge, collaborating with project teams, and gradually taking on more responsibilities as you progress toward EIT certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering from an accredited program.
• 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 assignments.
• Ability to devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Campus or community involvement preferred.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 provided to client's satisfaction and that projects follow internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Job description

Description

• 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-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID:

264337

Job Hire Type

New Grad #T&D IND-DNP