Emerging Telecom Engineer: Data Centers & Smart Grids

Burns & McDonnell

Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer to support complex utility projects, including SDAC, distribution automation, cybersecurity, wireless networks, and smart grid. The role involves design of telecom pathways, equipment layouts, and structured cabling to client standards.

You’ll assist with cable schedules, BOMs, and drawings while collaborating with Architecture, Mechanical, and Electrical teams on green-field and brown-field projects for data centers and large

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical and/or computer engineering; ABET accreditation preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to apply engineering principles to design projects and learn new tools.

Responsibilities

  • Assist on telecommunication project designs including pathway infrastructure and layouts.
  • Prepare cable schedules, BOMs, specifications, and rack/equipment layouts.
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated designs for large facilities.
  • Support QA/QC and respond to RFIs; help with construction administration tasks.

Skills

Telecommunications design
Revit
Excel
Bluebeam
Communication skills
Problem solving
Software adoption

Education

ABET-accredited program
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering
GPA 3.0 preferred

Tools

Autodesk Revit
Bluebeam Revu
Excel

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer to support complex utility projects, including SDAC, distribution automation, cybersecurity, wireless networks, and smart grid. The role involves design of telecom pathways, equipment layouts, and structured cabling to client standards.

You’ll assist with cable schedules, BOMs, and drawings while collaborating with Architecture, Mechanical, and Electrical teams on green-field and brown-field projects for data centers and large

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