Telecommunications Engineer (Kansas City)
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LocationUS-MO-Kansas City
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor Degree in electrical, computer or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program
3 years utility telecommunications project or related experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments
Capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered
Consulting experience preferred
Proficiency in Revit preferred
Proficiency in Bluebeam software for markups and coordination preferred
Current Professional Engineering (PE) license or RCDD license preferred
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Skills
Revit
Bluebeam
About the role
The Project Lead will support 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
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Support design of telecommunications networks utilizing client standards or developing new standards.
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Support 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
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Support 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.
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Identify, communicate and support resolution of issues on projects as needed.
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Provide guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
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Work with the project manager to support project schedule and meet deadlines.
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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.
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Perform design quality reviews.
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Meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.
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Provide support in preparing proposals and presentations.
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Performs other duties as assigned
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Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements
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Bachelor Degree in electrical, computer or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program. and 3 years utility telecommunications project or related experience. Consulting experience preferred. Required
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Proficiency in Revit preferred
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Proficiency in Bluebeam software for makrups and coordination preferred
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Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem solving skills.
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Must be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
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Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
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Current Professional Engineering (PE) license or RCDD license preferred
Legal
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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