Assistant Telecommunications Engineer, Electrical and/or Computer Engineer, Transmission & Distribution - Network, Integration, & Automation (Akron)
Burns & McDonnell
Akron, OH
Engineering, Information Technology
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.
- 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.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-OH-Akron
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 254772
Job Hire Type New Grad #T&D \IND-DNP\
About the company
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At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — we partner with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place.
Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. As dedicated owners, we work through challenges until they’re resolved, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals. We apply this commitment to our communities, too. We live and work in the same cities you call home, so we share a passion to keep them strong and healthy. From fundraising events and community cleanups to educational outreach and mentorship — especially when it comes to sharing our passion for STEM — our professionals work to make our communities thrive.