Senior Structural Engineer

Vertical Bridge; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Bridge, located in Delray Beach, is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support the Operations team in maintaining the structural integrity of its tower portfolio. Key responsibilities include supervising a team of engineers, conducting structural and seismic analyses, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a degree in civil/structural engineering, PE registration, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field, preferably in the communications tower industry.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in structural engineering, preferably in the communication tower industry.
• Ability to supervise and manage a team of engineers.
• Familiarity with IBC, TIA Rev I & H, ACI, ASCE – 7 standards.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor engineers on structural analyses.
• Conduct structural and seismic analysis on tower structures.
• Produce accurate construction reports for permitting.
• Represent Vertical Bridge on industry committees.

Skills

Structural analysis

Project management

Knowledge of building codes

Software proficiency (TNX Tower, RISA 3D)

Team leadership

Education

Four-year degree in civil/structural engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Structural Engineer (SE) License

Job description

Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC, is the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the United States and has a nationwide portfolio of over 18,000 towers. The company provides build‑to‑suit and colocation solutions to the telecommunications industry. In 2020, Vertical Bridge became the first tower company in the world to achieve the CarbonNeutral® company certified status and has been recertified every year since.

Summary

Responsible for supporting the Engineering/Operations team in maintaining the structural integrity of the Vertical Bridge tower portfolio.

Job Functions

• Coach and mentor a group of 4–6 engineers in completing structural analyses on existing tower structures / communication structures to determine their structural capacity.
• Review structural analyses performed by Design Engineers for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Work with the Director of Structural Engineering to implement training documents for new and existing engineers.
• Perform structural analysis on existing tower structures / communication structures and their foundations to determine their structural capacity.
• Review foundation calculations performed by Design Engineers for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Perform seismic calculations on existing tower structures / communication structures to determine if seismic loading or wind loading governs.
• Design complex tower modifications to reinforce tower structures if the loading parameters produce areas of overstressing; coordinate the design with drafting to produce accurate detail drawings for bidding and construction purposes.
• Guide engineers on how to analyze existing antenna mounts to determine their ability to support the proposed loading.
• Review input information provided by the Design Engineers for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Serve as Engineer‑of‑Record (EOR) for reviewed and signed & sealed structural deliverables.
• Work with the Director of Structural Engineering to meet engineering team production targets, cycle time KPIs, and compliance with VB policies and industry standards & codes.
• Write professional engineering analysis, construction reports and review peer reports. Reports to be used by city, county, and state jurisdictions for permitting.
• Stay current with the standard changes affecting the tower and communication structures industry as tenants and clients change and modify their loadings.
• Represent Vertical Bridge on various TIA sub‑committees to provide input in the tower industry.
• Assist in the coordination of managing vendors and their construction timelines for structural tower modifications.
• Assist in the coordination with outside consulting firms, tower crews both verbally and in writing when necessary to make sure projected dates of field work is completed on time.
• Utilize the company’s workflow process to communicate engineering analysis results to operations and leasing teams.
• Assist with the tower defect review process during acquisition process of new towers.
• Provide input and think creatively to help improve efficiency on how the engineering department is performing various tasks.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervise and manage Design Engineers.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Position will work directly from the Delray Beach office with minimal travel. Required to attend department and company meetings.

Education and Experience

• Four‑year degree with emphasis in civil / structural engineering required.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering a plus.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in structural engineering required; preference for communication tower industry experience.
• Registration as a professional engineer (PE) is required. Structural Engineer (SE) License is a plus.
• Knowledge in TNX Tower and RISA 3D software is required. Any additional foundation software knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge with the various building codes and standards: IBC, TIA Rev I & H, ACI, ASCE – 7.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi‑task and prioritize efficiently.
• Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and as part of a team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vertical Bridge is committed to a policy of equal employment and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee. Vertical Bridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.