Assistant Telecommunications Engineer — Smart Grids & Networks

First Roles; Glendale (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Denver, CO is seeking an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer to support complex utility projects including SCADA, distribution automation, cyber security, microwave, wireless, fiber, and smart grid initiatives.

You will assist in network design, prepare materials lists, wiring diagrams, and equipment plans, and help ensure deliverables meet QA/QC guidelines while adhering to client standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 (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.

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 list, 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 skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Broad engineering knowledge

EIT certification preferred

Education

ABET-accredited degree in electrical/computer/related engineering

EIT certification preferred

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Denver, CO is seeking an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer to support complex utility projects including SCADA, distribution automation, cyber security, microwave, wireless, fiber, and smart grid initiatives.

You will assist in network design, prepare materials lists, wiring diagrams, and equipment plans, and help ensure deliverables meet QA/QC guidelines while adhering to client standards and schedules.