Senior ILA/A&E Engineering Lead

ADB Companies Inc; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ADB is a nationwide turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions seeking a Senior ILA / A&E Engineering Lead to own the technical solution from site evaluation through design and construction support. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and align with safety and quality standards while enabling growth in large-scale turnkey projects.

Role requires hands-on leadership, strong telecom engineering knowledge, and collaboration with Site Acquisition, utility interfaces, and client

Qualifications

• 8+ years of telecom/A&E, critical infrastructure, utility, or related engineering experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary A&E design packages.
• Experience taking sites from design, permitting and to construction.
• Strong understanding of commercial power, generators/ATS, grounding/bonding, HVAC, civil/site development.
• AutoCAD/Revit/BIM experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; PE preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead ILA/A&E engineering from site candidate evaluation through IFC and construction support.
• Partner with Site Acquisition to evaluate candidate sites for technical feasibility.
• Establish ADB’s ILA basis of design, standard site configurations, design criteria, and drawing templates.
• Develop site requirements including equipment/shelter layout, commercial power, backup generation, HVAC, grounding, access, security, utilities, and fiber entrance.
• Coordinate ILA design with long-haul OSP/fiber engineering.
• Lead and coordinate civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, architectural, survey, geotechnical, and environmental requirements.
• Develop scopes and manage outside A&E firms and specialty engineers, including required PE-stamped deliverables.
• Coordinate commercial power requirements and utility interfaces.
• Lead multidisciplinary design reviews and ensure designs meet client, code, permitting, and constructability requirements.
• Support permitting, construction RFIs, field changes, and final as-built documentation.
• Provide technical leadership to internal BIM/CAD designers and engineering resources.

Skills

Telecom Engineering

A&E Design

Leadership

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PE preferred

High School diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION:

We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.

POSITION TITLE:

Senior ILA / A&E Engineering Lead

CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, Critical Infrastructure, and Engineering. Our customer centric approach has ensured long-term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset, ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our communities.

ADB is seeking Senior ILA / A&E Engineering Lead to own the technical solution from initial site evaluation through design and construction support. to support the growing demand for large-scale turnkey projects. This will serve as a key role in the development of ADB’s internal capabilities to support the growth of this line of business.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead ILA/A&E engineering from site candidate evaluation through IFC and construction support
• Partner with Site Acquisition to evaluate candidate sites for technical feasibility
• Establish ADB’s ILA basis of design, standard site configurations, design criteria, and drawing templates
• Develop site requirements including equipment/shelter layout, commercial power, backup generation, HVAC, grounding, access, security, utilities, and fiber entrance
• Coordinate ILA design with long-haul OSP/fiber engineering
• Lead and coordinate civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, architectural, survey, geotechnical, and environmental requirements
• Develop scopes and manage outside A&E firms and specialty engineers, including required PE-stamped deliverables
• Coordinate commercial power requirements and utility interfaces
• Lead multidisciplinary design reviews and ensure designs meet client, code, permitting, and constructability requirements
• Support permitting, construction RFIs, field changes, and final as-built documentation
• Provide technical leadership to internal BIM/CAD designers and engineering resources

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Ability to travel nationwide
• A strong belief in ZERO — Being safe 100% of the time is the expectation
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
• A high level of customer centricity
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic and forward thinking with strong business and financial acumen
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This role operates out of a temperature-controlled office environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, copiers, and cell phones

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 8+ years of telecom/A&E, critical infrastructure, utility, or related engineering experience
• Direct experience with ILA/regeneration sites, telecom huts/shelters, POPs, central offices, data center connectivity, or similar telecom facilities
• Experience leading multidisciplinary A&E design packages
• Strong understanding of commercial power, generators/ATS, grounding/bonding, HVAC, civil/site development, foundations, and telecom equipment requirements
• Experience taking sites from design, permitting and to construction
• AutoCAD/Revit/BIM experience is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred
• PE preferred but not required if the candidate has strong telecom A&E leadership experience
• High School diploma or equivalent required

ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.

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