Structural Engineer: Telecommunications Infrastructure

Phoenix Tower International•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

TAEC is seeking a Structural Engineer to design and analyze telecommunications infrastructure, including towers, monopoles, rooftops, buildings and the equipment mounted on them. The role owns structural design and analysis from concept through deployment, ensuring structures are safe, code-compliant and durable. The engineer evaluates alternatives and recommends solutions that balance safety, performance and cost. The position prepares and checks engineering reports, calculations, drawings and other deliverables; supports construction administration; and works with project managers, clients, contractors, design teams, regulators and other stakeholders. It also includes site visits to verify existing conditions and assess design feasibility, along with field reporting, adherence to safety and engineering standards, process improvement and mentoring colleagues. Work is a mix of office and field assignments, with most time spent on structural analysis, reports and collaboration. Field work may take place at towers, rooftops and monopoles, including outdoor, changing-weather, uneven-terrain and elevated environments. Travel of up to 10% domestically and internationally may be required, sometimes on short notice and across time zones. The employee must be based in the designated Seattle-area region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Civil or Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, ability to obtain licenses in other states as needed, and ability to maintain an active NCEES Record.
3–5+ years of experience in structural engineering design and analysis.
Experience with construction documents, mount analyses and structural assessments for monopoles, towers, tanks and buildings.
Strong command of steel, concrete, wood and masonry design, and of IBC, TIA-222 and ASCE standards.
Experience with tnxTower, RISA 3D, Mathcad, Enercalc and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook).
Solid understanding of construction practices and principles.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work independently with precision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience working on teams spanning multiple offices, disciplines and clients.
Must be based in the designated Seattle-area region.
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally, potentially on short notice, and work across time zones.
Ability to perform field assignments in outdoor and changing weather conditions, navigate uneven terrain and elevated structures, and comply with safety standards and protocols.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
Structural Engineering license.
Familiarity with telecom carrier standards and wireless permitting processes.
Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting and modeling tools.
Experience with international codes such as Eurocode or Latin American (LATAM) codes.
Spanish proficiency for work with colleagues and clients in TAEC’s international markets.
Cultural agility and enjoyment of working with diverse teams around the world.

Responsibilities

Lead structural and mount analysis for new and existing buildings, towers, monopoles and non-structural equipment, including anchorage and foundations.
Design tower reinforcements, extensions and foundation modifications to meet structural standards and client specifications.
Evaluate engineering alternatives and recommend solutions that balance safety, performance and cost.
Prepare engineering reports and calculations that explain assumptions, methods and results.
Perform and review QA/QC on analyses, drawings and deliverables for accuracy and code compliance.
Support construction administration, including shop drawings, requests for information (RFIs) and technical submittals.
Coordinate with project managers, drafters, senior engineers, clients, contractors, building officials and consultants to align design requirements with project goals.
Serve as a technical resource for internal teams and external stakeholders.
Work with jurisdictions to demonstrate code compliance and secure permits and approvals.
Visit sites to verify existing conditions and confirm design feasibility.
Write field reports documenting observations, measurements and recommendations.
Uphold federal, state, local and company safety standards and engineering codes.
Identify ways to improve design efficiency, standardization and quality.
Mentor colleagues and share technical knowledge.