Emerging Telecommunications Engineer – Smart Grid & Networks

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta, GA seeks an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer to support diverse utility projects across SCADA, distribution automation, cybersecurity, microwave and fiber networks, contributing to smarter grids.

You will help design telecommunications networks, produce deliverables such as BOMs, wiring diagrams, equipment plans and cutover plans, and collaborate with project teams to ensure on-time, high-quality results and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• 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.
• EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing telecommunications networks utilizing client standards or developing new standards.
• Assist with project deliverables such as: BOMs, specifications, yard layouts, equipment plans, wiring diagrams, and RF path studies.
• Assist in execution of complex assignments requiring advanced tools and techniques.
• 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 provided to client’s satisfaction and QA/QC guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Willing to learn

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

GPA 3.0 preferred

EIT certification preferred

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta, GA seeks an Assistant Telecommunications Engineer to support diverse utility projects across SCADA, distribution automation, cybersecurity, microwave and fiber networks, contributing to smarter grids.

You will help design telecommunications networks, produce deliverables such as BOMs, wiring diagrams, equipment plans and cutover plans, and collaborate with project teams to ensure on-time, high-quality results and client satisfaction.