Junior Communications Engineer (EIT)

Junior Communications Engineer (EIT)

A great place to work and grow, Naik Group is a dynamic, multi-discipline engineering company with offices in New York and New Jersey. Our continued growth in this highly competitive market is evidence of the trust and value clients place in our services' quality and timeliness. Included in the full range of professional services we offer are Bridge/Structural Design & Inspection, Highway/Roadway Engineering, Civil/Site Engineering, Traffic Engineering/ITS, Utility Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection, Design Build, Survey, Right of Way, and High Definition 3-D Laser Scanning. Our principals take considerable pride in their approach to the firm's management, offering services like that of a large organization while demonstrating the personal client and consultant relationship of a small firm. Naik Consulting Group is 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

Naik 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

Naik 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.

About Naik Group

Deliver transformative infrastructure solutions that strengthen communities, drive sustainable growth, and accelerate our people's careers—to provide value added services for our clients by combining local knowledge with national expertise.

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Stage 3: 1st Interview

Stage 4: Offer

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