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

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

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a New Grad opportunity. You will assist on complex utility projects, including SCADA, distribution automation, cyber security, microwave radio, wireless networks, fiber optics, and smart grid.

Responsibilities include supporting design work, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and project deliverables. The role emphasizes problem solving, collaboration with project teams, and adherence to QA/QC standards, with 25% travel and a full-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 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.
• Ability to devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• GPA 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the country of location.
• EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist on designing telecommunications networks using client standards or new standards.
• Contribute to project deliverables such as BOMs, drawings, wiring diagrams, SCADA points, and RF studies.
• Assist in executing complex assignments with advanced tools and techniques.
• Identify and help resolve issues on projects as needed.
• Adhere to project schedules to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with project teams to satisfy client requirements and QA/QC guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Ability to apply knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

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.

Job Details

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule Full-time

Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID 264334

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