Senior Structural Engineer

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 the seismic loading or wind loading governs
• Design complex tower modifications to reinforce tower structures if the loading parameters produce areas of overstressing
• Cook with the Director of Structural Engineering to 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
• 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 and as tenants and clients change and modify their loadings
• Represent Vertical Bridge on various TIA sub-committees to provide input in the tower industry
• Aid in the coordination of managing vendors and their construction timelines for structural tower modifications
• Aid 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
• Aid in 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
• Prefer 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

Company Information

• 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.