Staff Telecommunications Engineer - NIA (Phoenix)

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Staff Telecommunications Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves supporting complex utility projects in areas such as telecommunications network design and project execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 3 years' experience in telecommunications. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to resolve project issues effectively. Full-time schedule with some travel required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of utility telecommunications project or related experience required.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of telecommunications networks.
• Support project deliverables including specifications and equipment plans.
• Identify, communicate, and support the resolution of project issues.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of telecommunications principles

Ability to devise new approaches to problems

Education

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

Engineers in Training-EIT Certification

Job description

Description

The Staff Telecommunications Engineer will support 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.

• Support the design of telecommunications networks, utilizing client standards or developing new standards.
• Support 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
• Support 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 support 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.
• Provide support in preparing 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 3 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.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Telecommunications

Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 261590

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D