Junior Communications Engineer (EIT)

About Artheon
Artheon brings together several established consulting engineering firms including Churchill Consulting Engineers, CME Associates, and Naik Consulting Group, forming a collaborative organization of more than 600 professionals with expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

We are currently seeking a Junior Communication Engineer (EIT). The Junior Communications Engineer will support the planning, design, coordination, and implementation of communications and low-voltage systems for large-scale infrastructure and transportation projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with fire alarm systems, network systems, and low-voltage communications, and is comfortable working in a multidisciplinary construction and engineering environment.

This role will collaborate closely with design teams, construction managers, contractors, and public agency stakeholders to ensure systems are compliant, constructible, and successfully delivered.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and coordinate fire alarm systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements
• Develop and review communications and low-voltage system designs, including structured cabling, fiber optics, CCTV, access control, PA/VMS, and network infrastructure
• Support infrastructure and transportation projects such as transit facilities, tunnels, stations, roadways, bridges, and related facilities
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical proposals
• Provide construction-phase support including site inspections, testing and commissioning support, and system acceptance
• Coordinate system interfaces with IT, electrical, and other building systems
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements
• Participate in meetings with clients, agencies, designers, and contractors
• Assist with cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments related to communications systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+**** years of experience in communications or low-voltage systems within construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, local AHJ requirements)
• Experience supporting construction management or design-build projects
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on transportation or infrastructure projects (transit, rail, roadway, aviation, or utilities)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• NICET certification (Fire Alarm or related disciplines)
• Familiarity with public agency projects and compliance requirements
• Experience with system integration and testing/commissioning processes

Benefits

Pay Transparency:
The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

Artheon is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

We are committed to pay transparency and fairness in hiring. This posting complies with the Pay and Benefit Transparency Laws, which requires employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in all job advertisements.