Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Northeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer in Morristown, Tennessee, to lead a variety of complex utility projects involving technology like fiber optics and cyber security. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a Professional Engineer license, along with extensive experience in telecommunications.

The position offers compensation between $160,000 and $240,000 yearly, along with a comprehensive benefits package including participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a 401(k) retirement program.

Qualifications

• 7 years of utility telecommunications project experience required.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of telecommunications networks.
• Manage project deliverables like specifications and diagrams.
• Identify and resolve project issues as needed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, computer, or related engineering discipline

Job description

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.

• 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 advanced tools and techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and technology.
• 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 provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects follow internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Perform design quality reviews.

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.

Compensation

$160,000.00‑240,000.00 yearly.

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.