Telecommunication Engineer

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Telecommunication Engineer to join our team in Rochester, NY or Binghamton, NY, to lead and work on various Telecommunication projects.

The Telecommunications Engineer will support a number of telecommunications capital projects within the electric distribution and transmission business units in area of, utility digitization and automation of electric operations, Gas operations, Fossil Hydro Operations, Process and Technology, AMI, and Control & Automation Systems. Position is expected to be 3 days in office, hybrid work schedule.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Develop both non-complex and complex telecommunications (LAN/WAN) projects
• Support capital project design and owner’s engineer scope of work
• Determine telecom criteria/requirements for capital and/or customer funded projects for T&D utility
• Project Evaluation, Feasibility and Planning reviews
• Contract reviews (non-legal)
• Monitoring of Construction progress
• Monitoring of equipment and material compliance with specifications
• Engineering design and planning reviews
• Schedule Analysis and Optimization
• Equipment Commissioning and Verification Test
• Operational and Maintenance Review
• Cost/Benefit Analysis
• General reporting to Customer on the basis of technical and business competence
• Good Knowledge of telecom infrastructure and process flow to collaborate with the Operations and OT departments to propose then execute on changes and improvements to the AMI Wide Area Network (WAN) and Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) and other complex metering networks.
• Planning and engineering of telecom infrastructure with an emphasis on resilient connectivity for Smart Metering and SCADA services.
• Provide engineering functions\solutions to support the telecom engineering for the capital projects.

What will you contribute?

• Minimum 5 years of Telecommunication and engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science with at least 5 years of experience preferred
• PE preferred
• Be capable of obtaining NERC CIP security clearance with the associated background search
• Be proficient with the applications within Microsoft Office 365
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Advanced knowledge of Information/Operations Technology design and implementation required
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive solutions to complex problems or projects. preferred
• Solid technical background with experience with Telecom WAN technologies including the following:
  • Networking, understanding of routing, DHCP, VPN technologies, and architecture required
  • Network tools including SSH, traceroute, ping, required
  • Understanding of network security and firewall concepts, radio networks and firmware updates preferred
  • Understanding FCC regulations preferred
• Experience working with Telco circuit providers, devices, and services required
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and process improvement experience required
• Knowledge of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) preferred
• Bucket truck experience below the power space preferred
• The ability to demonstrate good communication skills both written and orally. This communication would be with team members, others’ departments, regulating authorities and leadership local and abroad. required
• Ability to maintain multiple tasks and manage expectations required
• Demonstrated track record of building cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders, and overseeing the resolution of complex technical issues required
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other business analytical tools required
• Knowledge of electric and/or gas utility operations preferred
• Previous work experience in IT, operational telecom, network or systems engineering, or metering operations preferred
• Knowledge of electric and/or gas utility operations preferred
• Previous work experience in IT, operational telecom, network or systems engineering, or metering operations preferred
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge in a working environment.
• A valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history
• Ability to prioritize work and be a team member on multiple projects at one time.
• Knowledge of safety policy and potential hazards of the electrical transmission network.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. 

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

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https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Expected compensation range is between $72,000 - $102,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Relocation assistance will be provided to qualified and approved candidates.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.