Assistant Telecommunications Engineer – ESOP & New Grad

Burns & McDonnell; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer in Vancouver, Washington to support on utility projects including SCADA, distribution automation, cybersecurity, microwave, wireless networks, fiber optics, and smart grid. You will assist with design, BOMs, diagrams, and project deliverables under QA/QC guidelines.

The role requires a ABET-accredited engineering degree and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in electrical, computer or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program required.
• 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 in the country where this position is located.
• 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 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.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer in Vancouver, Washington to support on utility projects including SCADA, distribution automation, cybersecurity, microwave, wireless networks, fiber optics, and smart grid. You will assist with design, BOMs, diagrams, and project deliverables under QA/QC guidelines.

The role requires a ABET-accredited engineering degree and strong communication and analytical skills.