Associate Design Engineer (Architecture)

Position Title: Associate Design Engineer (P1)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we're the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future.   Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.      

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we're an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology

Position Summary

As an Associate Design Engineer, your role will be to help research, test, and analyze new technologies and deployment practices in the telecommunications industry. This will involve creating and participating in field studies, learning and understanding the interface and application of new deployment technologies in the business, and providing results and findings backed by data. This role will primarily be focused on the deployment of network and small cell technologies, contributing to the growth and scaling of the overall business. This will include assisting in the creation and training of standards through multiple mediums. The ability to coordinate and maintain a schedule, including required resources, materials, equipment, vendors, and travel logistics, will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to understand problem areas across the business, including areas such as construction, operations, and analytics
• Collaborate with teams across the organization, including leadership, to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions that promote efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Lead data collection efforts for field studies and work closely with internal stakeholders to develop test plans and present findings
• Maintain comprehensive logs and report on work completed for various assignments.
• Responsible for timely, accurate, and organized data entry, including presenting, communicating findings, and providing feedback/suggestions on solutions or next steps
• Conduct hands-on training and education for team members on various topics, including innovations, project deployment, and best practices
• Travel and take part in work assignments, including field studies, operational improvements, testing of innovations, training, and internal meetings, trade shows, etc.
• Responsible for conducting hardware and software modifications and/or updates to equipment as necessary.
• Creating construction job aids and modifying visual illustrations within them
• Be able to utilize small construction tools and machinery such as:
• Shovels, Digital Calipers, Concrete Saws, Vacuums, Utility Knives, etc.
• Learn how to use the tooling required in the telecom industry, including, but not limited to, light meters and OTDR.
• Provide support to the Program Manager to monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of deliverables and supporting workflows to measure operational performance, as well as identify and assess areas of opportunity for improved process efficiencies and performance
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Crown Castle construction standards, processes, and procedures. Act as a key contributor to continued growth and improvement in each of these.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or construction engineering technology preferred
• Alternatively, equivalent experience in related fields such as telecommunications and construction management will be considered
• A valid driver's license required

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational/administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity
• Strong Computer Skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word and PowerPoint) skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic problem-solving environment
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Basic telecommunication construction experience/knowledge
• A positive attitude and desire to deliver exceptional results for our customers.
• Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development
• OSHA-30 or willingness to obtain
• Experience conducting tests, collecting data, analyzing results, presenting and drawing conclusions
• Demonstrated ability to execute tasks independently with limited supervision or guidance
• Position needs to be able to operate in a fast-paced customer focused environment handling multiple priorities at a time, delivering quality service to diverse user groups and customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with innovative technologies
• Ability to research, create, and conduct field studies given basic criteria
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred
• Working knowledge of Telecommunications Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground, and Small Cell Construction)
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing Grounding and Bonding Tests, RF Sweep test, OTDR, Optical Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing

Organizational Relationship  

Reports to: Program Manager- IET

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  On Mondays and Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation to work in the field with exposure to RF emissions, construction materials, noise, and waste. Physical demands of lifting up to 60 pounds, stooping and/or standing for extended periods, and climbing ladders in adverse weather and heat. Travel up to 40% may be required.

A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location.  Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive a minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.  

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply.  We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Engineering