Senior Structural Engineer

SBA Communications•Boca Raton, FL

11d

About The Position

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes —the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected. We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives. We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner. Financial Wellbeing: Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount. Mental Wellbeing: We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service. Personal Growth & Balance: Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program. If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you. Your Next Career Opportunity – Senior Structural Engineer The primary function of this position is to conduct a structural analysis of communication towers and their tower foundations, which includes the generation of analysis reports, peer reviews, and sign-seal of the Engineering documents. Communication towers include but are not limited to monopole towers, self-supporting towers, guyed towers, etc. This position is also responsible for antenna mount design, analysis, and modifications of the carrier mounts that are existing and proposed on our tower assets.

Requirements

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field of study; Master’s degree in Civil /Structural Engineering, or a related field preferred; and 5-10 years experience in telecom tower or mount analysis, design of structures and their foundations in both unit systems (US customary and SI systems). and 3-5 years experience in antenna mount design, analysis and their modifications in RISA 3D.
Knowledge of FEA software like ANSYS Workbench, ABAQUS, NASTRAN, SAP or any other related software is a plus.
Experience with modeling, design, and analysis of vertical structures required.
Working knowledge of TIA-222 code and other relevant specifications required.
Ability to work independently or on a team in a high production environment.
Experience working with AutoCAD 2014 required.
Experience working with MATHCAD required.
Experience working with Finite Element Analysis or related Software required.
Demonstrated knowledge and advanced proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.
Domestic Travel 10% of the time
Valid Government Issued Driver's License
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Certified Structural Engineer (SECB)
Other National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveyors certification
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
Ability to stand, walk and sit.
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
Sitting up to 90% of the day.
Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform and review the mount analysis (MA) and mount modifications of high complexity, in collaboration with our Engineering partners to resolve discrepancies and maintain quality.
Review and stamp the tower structural analyses performed by in-house Engineering.
Recommend changes to mount manufacturers on the new mount before fabrication.
Perform tower MAs & roof top mounts in RISA 3D and other relevant software.
Prepare Mathcad and spreadsheet calculations to verify the FEA results through hand calculations.
Prepare formal, written reports detailing designs of modifications on projects of high complexity consisting of mount reinforcement, tower reinforcements and foundations.
Ability to automate the mount analysis process through spreadsheet.
Assist with the development of policies, procedures, standards, and code related activity.
Assist in the design of modifications for mount reinforcing.
Generate required engineering reports for review.
Draw models in AutoCAD 2014 in 2D, as well as 3D.
Review shop drawings, structural drawings, calculations, and Tower Inspection reports.
Work cross functionally with other team members and groups within the organization.
Other projects and duties as assigned.