Senior Telecommunications Engineer – NIA (Phoenix)

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to lead diverse utility projects including SCADA, distribution automation, cybersecurity, microwave, wireless, fiber, and smart grid initiatives.

You will design networks, manage deliverables, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with clients to ensure quality, on-time results, and adherence to internal QA/QC guidelines. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or related engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 7 years of utility telecommunications project experience; consulting a plus.
• PE license required; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of telecommunications networks following client standards.
• Manage deliverables: BOM, specs, layouts, wiring diagrams, SCADA lists.
• Guide complex tasks, improve processes and methods.
• Identify and resolve project issues with stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and collaborate with PM.
• Ensure QA/QC and client satisfaction with timely deliverables.
• Prepare proposals and presentations; travel as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Education

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

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.

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Job Telecommunications

Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time