Burns & McDonnell
Assistant Telecommunications Engineer, Campus Connectivity - Transmission %26 Distribution (Phoenix)
1850 N Central Ave Ste 800, Phoenix, AZ 85004
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 7, 2026
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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.
- Designing various telecommunication project types including physical pathway infrastructure designs (inside and outside plant), equipment plan layouts, and structured cabling design utilizing client standards or developing new standards as required.
- Assist with project deliverables including cable schedules, bill of materials, specifications, rack/equipment layouts, and associated details.
- Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including refining rough sketches, sizing various system components, problem analysis, and performing calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
- Produce initial designs or sketches and redline/mark-up drawings on ongoing projects.
- Works closely with other disciplines (Architecture, Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Electrical, etc.) to develop coordinated designs for both green-field and brown-field heavy commercial construction projects including hyperscale data centers, manufacturing facilities and other large-scale building/campus projects.
- Identify, communicate and assist in resolving issues on projects as needed.
- Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
- Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and 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.
- Assist in project construction administration, responding to Requests for Interpretation (RFIs), product data submittals, shop drawings, and fiber optic/copper cabling test reviews.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.