Senior Telecommunications Engineer - NIA (Phoenix)

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer in Phoenix to lead the design of complex utility telecommunications networks and oversee project deliverables. You will manage BOMs, specs, drawings, and wiring diagrams while ensuring QA/QC and client satisfaction.

The role requires a ABET-accredited engineering degree with 7 years of telecom experience and a PE license; consulting background is a plus. Travel up to 10% and full-time schedule apply.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree and 7 years in utility telecommunications or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• PE license required; consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of telecommunications networks using client standards or developing new standards.
• Manage project deliverables: BOM, specs, drawings, layouts, and related design documents.
• Lead execution of complex assignments, improving processes, equipment, and technology.
• Identify and resolve project issues; communicate with stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and support project scheduling and QA/QC.
• Develop client relationships and participate in proposals and presentations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Description

The Senior Telecommunications Engineer will lead a variety of complex utility projects, including supervisory control and data acquisition, distribution automation, cybersecurity, microwave radio, wireless networks, fiber optics, and smart grid.

• Lead the 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 advanced tools and techniques, resulting in new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
• Identify, communicate, and lead the resolution of project issues as needed.
• Provide guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
• Work with the project manager to support 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Telecommunications

Primary Location: US-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

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