Salary
💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per year
About the role
- Design and analyze telecommunications structures, including new towers, monopoles, rooftops, stealth/concealment, and water tank installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications
- Perform detailed structural calculations and simulations using industry-standard software to assess stability, integrity, and load-bearing capacity of telecom structures
- Conduct advanced structural analysis for modifications and upgrades to existing structures, considering new equipment loads or structural enhancements
- Prepare comprehensive structural reports, calculations, and specifications documenting design decisions and analysis findings
- Develop detailed engineering drawings, plans, and specifications for telecommunications projects, ensuring accuracy and constructability
- Review and approve construction plans, shop drawings, and other project documents from contractors and vendors
- Provide redline corrections and feedback on designs to the Wireless CAD team and other design personnel
- Conduct site visits to assess existing structures, identify potential structural deficiencies, and provide recommendations for modifications or upgrades
- Offer technical support during the construction phase, including resolution of structural issues, RFI responses, or design clarifications
- Collaborate with project managers, construction managers, and other engineers to ensure successful project execution from design through completion
- Ensure all designs and analyses adhere to relevant industry standards and codes, including TIA-222, AISC, ACI and ASCE
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, structural analysis software, and best practices in telecommunications engineering
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and standards within the department
- Ensure confidentiality of company information and attend specialized training at least once a year
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management
Requirements
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in structural engineering, with a significant focus on telecommunications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a closely related field preferred
- Engineer in Training (passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as TNX, Enercalc, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D, or O-Calc
- Fluent in CAD, CAD standards and AutoCAD detailing, advanced proficiency preferred
- Solid knowledge and application of industry standards and codes, including TIA-222, AISC, ACI, and ASCE standards
- Strong understanding of structural systems including towers, foundations, buildings, moment frames and mounts
- Knowledge of building codes and permitting processes relevant to telecommunication structures preferred
- Experience with specific wireless carrier structural standards and requirements
- Ability to prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and reports
- Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to embrace corporate values and exemplify CCI leadership behaviors
- Must be flexible and willing to work outside normal business hours as necessary
- Approximately 25% travel may be required
- Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Remote when not traveling