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

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer in Houston, TX. The role supports complex utility projects including SCADA, distribution automation, cyber security, microwave radio, wireless networks, fiber optics, and smart grid.

Responsibilities span designing networks, producing BOMs, diagrams, and equipment plans, and ensuring timely, quality deliverables. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in electrical or computer engineering (ABET preferred), with strong

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.
• Capability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge to broad assignments and devise new approaches.

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, wiring diagrams, and more.
• Assist in execution of complex assignments using advanced tools and techniques.
• Identify and assist in resolving issues on projects as needed.
• Adhere to established project schedules and QA/QC guidelines.
• Work closely with project team to ensure client satisfaction and compliant deliverables.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering

ABET accreditation 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.

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 Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule Full-time

Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time

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