Senior Telecommunications Engineer - NIA (Phoenix)

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to lead complex utility projects in Phoenix, Arizona. You will design telecommunications networks, manage deliverables, and ensure client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least 7 years of relevant experience, and a Professional Engineer (PE) License is required. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in utility telecommunications projects or related experience.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of telecommunications networks.
• Manage project deliverables and schedules.
• Identify and resolve project issues.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computer, or other related engineering discipline

Job description

The Senior Telecommunications Engineer will lead 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of telecommunications networks, utilizing client standards or developing new standards.
• Manage 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.
• Lead 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 lead the resolution of issues on projects as needed.
• Provide guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
• Work with the project manager to support the project schedule and meet deadlines.
• Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Perform design quality reviews.
• Meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.
• Lead in preparation of proposals and presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computer, or other related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of utility telecommunications project or related experience required. Consulting experience 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.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.

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