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Assistant Telecommunications Engineer, Electrical and/or Computer Engineer - Transmission & Distribu

Richmond, VA • On-site

Burns & McDonnell
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees
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Job description

Description
The Assistant Telecommunications Engineer will assist on 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.
  • Assist in designing telecommunications networks utilizing client standards or developing new standards.
  • Assist with 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.
  • Assist in 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 assist in resolving issues on projects as needed.
  • Adhere to established project schedule to meet deadlines.
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client's satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in electrical, computer or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program required.
  • 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.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
  • Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Telecommunications
Primary Location US-VA-Richmond
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 263137
Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-AM #T&D *IND-DNP*

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

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Civil engineering construction

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Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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