Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Northeast Region)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Insurance & disability

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in the United States seeks a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to lead complex utility projects including SCADA, distribution automation, cyber security, microwave, fiber, and smart grid.

You will design networks to client standards, manage BOMs, drawings, layouts, wiring diagrams, and channel/RF studies; mentor junior staff; and coordinate with the project team to meet deadlines and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree and 7+ years in utility telecommunications.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of telecommunications networks for utilities using client standards or new standards.
• Manage deliverables: BOMs, drawings, wiring diagrams, channel plans, RF studies, and cutover plans.
• Lead complex assignments and drive new processes, equipment, or methods.
• Identify and address project issues; mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with project manager to support schedule and deadlines.
• Ensure QA/QC, client satisfaction, and proposal/presentation readiness.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's Degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field

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 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies 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.

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 expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. 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. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Telecommunications

Primary Location

US-PA-Conshohocken

Other Locations

US-CT-Wallingford, US-MA-Newton, US-NJ-Morristown

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-MG #T&D