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Mesa Associates Inc.

Telecom Engineer I

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

Mesa seeks a Telecom Engineer I for our Power Delivery Substation engineering design team based out ... Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related, from an ABET accredited college or ...

Clayco

Senior Telecom Engineer-Mission Critical

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

The Clayco Design and Engineering team brings a tremendous amount of engineering expertise to the ... The Role We Want You For We are seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer - Mission Critical to lead the ...

Clayco

Senior Telecom Engineer-Mission Critical

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

The Clayco Design and Engineering team brings a tremendous amount of engineering expertise to the ... The Role We Want You For We are seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer - Mission Critical to lead the ...

Clayco

Senior Telecom Engineer-Mission Critical

Dallas, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

The Clayco Design and Engineering team brings a tremendous amount of engineering expertise to the ... The Role We Want You For We are seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer - Mission Critical to lead the ...

Clayco

Senior Telecom Engineer-Mission Critical

Dallas, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

The Clayco Design and Engineering team brings a tremendous amount of engineering expertise to the ... The Role We Want You For We are seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer - Mission Critical to lead the ...

Mesa Accosiates

Telecom Engineer I

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

Mesa seeks a Telecom Engineer I for our Power Delivery Substation engineering design team based out ... Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related, from an ABET accredited college or ...

Phihong USA Corp

Director of Engineering

Fremont, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Director of Engineering The ideal candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of the ... telecom, personal electronics, industrial, and networking markets, and has a truly global reach ...

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Telecom Engineer I

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

Mesa Associates Inc.
Engineering Professional Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

PDS 2 / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa seeks a Telecom Engineer I for our Power Delivery Substation engineering design team based out of Chattanooga, TN. The successful candidate has 4-5 years of experience in Telecom substation design in 69kV to 500kV substations. They will work with a team to complete substation Telecom design projects to meet client standards and practices. They will be responsible for maintaining good quality and efficiency while developing deliverables such as: Panel Front Views/Details, Communications Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, etc.

Education/Experience/Licensure

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related, from an ABET accredited college or university is required.
  • Minimum of 4-5 years of progressively responsible experience in 69kV to 500kV substation Telecom design is required.
  • PE is required.

Responsibilities

  • On a task basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documentation such as calculations.
  • Coordinates and prepares calculations, specifications, reports, design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas.
  • Interfaces with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects as required.
  • Responsible for adhering to project scope, schedule, and budget on all assigned projects.
  • Performs other duties assigned by Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager.
  • Establish, promote, and assure quality on all project work.
  • Work with Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager to follow up on construction issues with field engineers to help resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner.
  • Attend group meetings with staff as required.
  • Incorporate safe work practices into all activities.
  • Work with Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager and team to assist with project execution, work processes, and procedures to help continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Use strong verbal and written communication skills with team members and clients.
  • Use interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members and clients.
  • Possess knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
  • Estimate and assist in the preparation of bid packages.
  • Attend scoping meetings as requested for projects.
  • Mentor other designers/engineers in the group to increase knowledge of Telecom substation design.
  • Check/review other personnel work for accuracy and adherence to client/national standards.
  • Work with Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager to identify potential areas of engineering process and/or procedure improvements.

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