Burns & McDonnell

Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell • $90K — $120K *
Kansas City, MO 64118In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computer, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of utility telecommunications project experience required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to apply diversified knowledge of principles and practices to various assignments.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of telecommunications networks, adhering to client standards or developing new ones.
  • Manage project deliverables, including materials, specifications, and network diagrams.
  • Execute complex assignments using advanced tools and methods for process improvement.
  • Identify and resolve project issues effectively.
  • Guide and instruct less experienced staff members.
  • Collaborate with project managers to maintain schedules and meet deadlines.
  • Engage with clients to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
  • Collaborative team environment.
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in telecommunications.
  • Exposure to a variety of complex utility projects.
Full 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 project schedule and meet deadlines.
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to clients' 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Telecommunications

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 262823

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

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
* Ladders Estimates

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