Burns & McDonnell
Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Northeast Region)
1001 E Hector St Ste 110, Conshohocken, PA 19428
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 7, 2026
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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 the project schedule and meet deadlines.
- Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s 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.