Entry-Level Telecom Structural Engineer - Grow & Impact

Colliers Engineering & Design; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and parental/military-le

Disability insurance

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Park Ridge, IL is seeking entry-level Structural Engineers to join our Telecom team. You will apply basic engineering methods to design, analyze, and draft telecom infrastructure, learning from senior staff on real projects.

You will develop skills in RISA 3D and TNX Tower, support site design and zoning studies, and build confidence through hands-on tasks and supervised collaboration with project managers, clients, and subconsultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering required.
• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Increasing proficiency with RISA 3D and TNX Tower.
• Prior experience with Telecommunication projects is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job communications.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge and develop basic skills in Telecom.
• Apply learned techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks.
• Work independently and proactively utilize provided resources and support.
• Prepare low-level complexity general engineering designs and/or technical data for completion and accuracy.
• Design/draft lease exhibits with provided parameters.
• Perform structural analysis and modification design of Telecom infrastructure including CAD drawings.
• Attend site visits with senior staff as needed.
• Conduct as-built site audits.
• Design/draft basic zoning & construction drawings with parameters provided.
• Review zoning ordinances and regulations to determine applicable requirements.
• Apply building codes and standards (ANSI/TIA, AISC, ACI, NEC, NESC) to design.
• Identify off‑the‑shelf components for site design and antenna mount upgrades.
• Assist with permit applications, material testing, drawing evaluation, and CAD work.
• Exercise judgment on details of work under direct supervision.
• Work within RISA 3D and TNX Tower to meet budgets and deadlines.
• Exhibit understanding of Telecom in site design (antenna types, wiring diagrams, RFDS sheets, equipment types).

Skills

RISA 3D proficiency

TNX Tower

Telecom site design understanding

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

RISA 3D

TNX Tower

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in Park Ridge, IL is seeking entry-level Structural Engineers to join our Telecom team. You will apply basic engineering methods to design, analyze, and draft telecom infrastructure, learning from senior staff on real projects.

You will develop skills in RISA 3D and TNX Tower, support site design and zoning studies, and build confidence through hands-on tasks and supervised collaboration with project managers, clients, and subconsultants.