Telecom Engineer

Overview

Design and integrate power distribution and telecom infrastructure for utility projects.

Key Responsibilities

• construction drawings
• engineering design
• technical studies
• work packages
• cad drafting
• site surveys

Tasks

-Prepare and review substation and telecom construction drawings such as one-line diagrams, schematics, front views, and wiring diagrams. -Manage and design multiple projects simultaneously. -Design, mark-up, and oversee detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations. -Conduct studies like battery sizing, AC and DC station service sizing, voltage drop, and CT saturation. -Develop engineering and construction work packages, BOMs, and documentation for new installations, upgrades, and maintenance projects, including fiber optics, SCADA, RTU, and LAN/WAN systems. -Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers or other team members. -Redesign electrical and/or physical drawings/documentation using engineering software like AutoCAD and Bluebeam. -Maintain accurate records of client files and design modifications. -Ensure compliance with ANSI, NESC, NEC, IEEE, and utility-specific standards. -Conduct site surveys and inspections to assess existing infrastructure, including feasibility studies and risk analyses. -Prepare and review substation construction drawings, including electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable, and conduit drawings. -Coordinate with clients, internal/external teams, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies for successful project execution. -Review and conduct studies such as lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations.

Requirements

• pe license
• autocad
• bluebeam
• fiber optic
• electrical degree
• 5 years

What You Bring

-Familiarity with utility permitting and regulatory compliance. -Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, preferably in Nevada and Indiana, or the ability to quickly obtain it. -Knowledge of fiber optic routing, splicing, and design. -Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program or a related field. -Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar tools. -Minimum 5 years of experience in utilities working with substations and telecom engineering.

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Benefits

-Transportation benefits -Medical, dental & vision -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Short and long-term disability -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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