Telecom Project Engineer

This Telecom Project Engineer role is based onsite in Tallahassee, FL with AtkinsRéalis, supporting client-site engineering activities for professionals with 1 to 4 years of experience in Electrical, Communications, or Computer Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops scopes of work, plans, and drawings. Assignments may include microwave communications networks, fiber optic systems, IP/MPLS networking, electrical power systems, equipment shelters, HVACs, lightning protection systems and grounding, emergency generators, DC power systems, uninterruptible power supplies, electronic entry systems, video surveillance systems, network management systems.
• Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope.
• Outlines and prepares relatively straightforward reports of sections of more complex reports, working under the periodic review of a more experienced professional.
• Provides engineering services during construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with specifications; prepares records and progress reports defining construction progress; observes construction procedures under the guidance of a more experienced professional, and evaluates the results from quality control testing.
• Researches feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.
• Prepares preliminary man-hour, cost and material quantity estimates.
• Participates in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
• Performs field observations of construction and system integration activities where appropriate.
• Performs field inspections of existing systems to assess condition.
• Prepare and make presentations to staff and client.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Requirements

• E.I. or EIT is required. Professional Engineer is desired.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills required.
• Technical drawing (CAD, MicroStation, Visio or equivalent) skills required.
• Technical writing, computer and communications skills required.

Technologies

• Microwave communications networks
• Fiber optic systems
• IP/MPLS networking
• Electrical power systems
• Equipment shelters
• HVACs
• Lightning protection systems and grounding
• Emergency generators
• DC power systems
• Uninterruptible power supplies
• Electronic entry systems
• Video surveillance systems
• Network management systems
• CAD
• MicroStation
• Visio
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absence options
• Flexible work options
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits

Additional Information

Expected compensation range is between $72,400 - $135,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.