Telecom Structural Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design; Park Ridge (IL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and parental/military-le

Disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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).

Conocimientos

RISA 3D proficiency

TNX Tower

Telecom site design understanding

English communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Herramientas

RISA 3D

TNX Tower

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking entry level Structural Engineers to join our Telecom team at our office in Park Ridge, IL.

Ready to turn your engineering degree into work you can see, solve, and be proud of? Our Telecom team brings major communication infrastructure projects to life, connecting smart technical design with real-world execution. You’ll put your ideas, curiosity, and problem‑solving skills to work alongside project managers, clients, subconsultants, engineers, and technical teams while learning from experienced professionals and building confidence on meaningful projects.

Join our highly collaborative team at Colliers Engineering & Design and launch a career where you can continue learning, grow your technical expertise, and make an impact from day one!

Responsibilities

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

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 purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Requires a pre‑employment drug screen.

MVR will be checked and monitored.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed, including possible overnight trips.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes:

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short‑and long‑term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through

• reimbursement for education
• a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities