Assistant Telecommunications Engineer, Electrical and/or Computer Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Atlanta)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Aid in designing telecommunications networks utilizing client standards or developing new standards.
• Avoid 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 executing complex assignments using advanced tools and techniques, leading to the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and technological methods.
• Identify, communicate, and assist in resolving issues on projects as needed.
• Adhere to established project schedules to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services meet client satisfaction and that projects comply with internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.