Engineer I, Structural (Telecom)

Job Description

Telamon is a leading provider of connectivity integration, implementation, and distribution solutions for many of the world’s most recognized telecommunications, transportation and consumer brands. Founded in 1985, we are a minority-owned company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and maintain a global footprint with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

This work isn’t easy—and that is exactly why we do it. Telamon thrives when we’re solving problems that help enhance connectivity and lead to simplicity, safety, and reliability in everyday life. We are cultivating deeper connections with every bond we forge: a more comprehensive network that serves the world around us—inside our walls and out.

Learn more at telamon.com

Classification

exempt/salary

Location:

319 Chapanoke Rd #118, Raleigh, NC 27603

Schedule

M & F: remote

T-Th: in office

Benefits

Telamon invests in our people with benefits that support health, family, and future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company match, dependent care FSA, life & disability coverage, voluntary plans, legal/ID protection, pet insurance, EAP

Financial: 401(k) with company match, annual bonus based on company performance, referral bonuses, discounts, phone allowance; field roles: travel pay, per diem, company-paid lodging, and company vehicle (if applicable)

Time Off & Flexibility: Flexible PTO for salaried roles; starting at 15 days (PTO with 2 floating holidays) for hourly roles; paid holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, company-paid sabbaticals, and hybrid/remote options

Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, annual professional development grants, online learning resources, leadership programs, and internal growth opportunities

Additional Benefits: Recognition programs, scholarships and educational stipends for children, company paid sabbaticals and company outings with access to local events.

Note: benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors

Job Summary

The Project Engineer I will be responsible for the design, layout, and structural analysis of new or existing communication structures for wireless telecommunication sites (towers, mounts, buildings, foundations, rooftops, etc.). This position may focus on either structural engineering or A+E design responsibilities or some combination of both. All work will be performed under the leadership of a professional engineer. Responsibilities may include CAD drafting and occasional travel for engineering inspections and mappings.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare formal written reports for clients summarizing results and recommending actions.
• Perform calculations based on engineering principles and building code requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Structural and A&E group to prepare, draft, and review structural and A+E drawings.
• Perform basic CAD tasks including structural modification and construction drawings for zoning purposes.
• Coordinate with A+E team members for moderate to advanced CAD projects to ensure that structural designs and construction drawings are accurately represented.
• Ensure accurate project status tracking to facilitate project management reporting.
• Performs site visits as needed to document field conditions for new sites and site modification projects.
• Less than 5% travel may be required in support of position’s responsibilities.
• Position may allow for tower climbing, but is not required.

Structural Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses of communication towers, antenna mounts and related structures pursuant to governing building codes and standards.
• Utilize a variety of engineering software including both specialized and general-purpose finite element analysis (FEA) programs.
• Design basic structural modifications to increase capacity of structures when required per analysis.
• Assist senior engineers in designing efficient structural modifications to increase capacity of structures and foundations when required per analysis.

A+E Responsibilities:

• Responsible for converting field notes, architectural, engineering and/or plan sketches into working construction drawings using AutoCAD per customer specifications
• Responsible for revising construction drawings per customer and internal redlines
• Develop a familiarity with individual client requirements in order to adapt to client preferences as needed.
• Performs detailed checking and redlines work performed on projects under their direct supervision
• Project leadership to include managing timelines and deliverable quality on small projects with the assistance of the Engineering Manager / A+E Manager
• Assist senior engineers in completing engineered designs for concrete pads and equipment mounting frames

Managerial Responsibility

• No direct reports

Travel/Shift Requirements

• Less than 5% travel may be required.

Physical Demands

Office work is sedentary in a normal office environment that requires the following activities:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time
• Ability to move about the office to access office machinery, attend meetings, etc.
• Must be able to operate a computer and all required programs
• Occasional moving of office supplies up to 10 pounds

Field work will be exposed to current weather elements and requires the following:

• Ability to open locks, open / close gates and door
• Ability to ascend a ladder in order to obtain measurements, pictures, etc.

Skills And Abilities Required

• Functional to proficient with RISA 3D, TNX Tower or a similar finite software suite preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD preferred
• Strong computer skills required, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Understanding of Civil and Structural Engineering concepts and technologies applicable to communication towers and their foundations
• Effectively communicate and work with both internal Engineering and Project Management teams as well as customers
• Ability to set priorities and work under a fast paced environment
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to sketch site layout and surrounding areas, read and take measurements

Education And Experience Required

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable degree program required
• Structural engineering emphasis preferred
• E.I.T. certification preferred
• 1-3 years of telecom structural or CAD experience preferred, alternately 0-4 years’ engineering experience

Telamon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Telamon does not and will not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Telamon Corporation makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.