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Engineering Co Op

American Tower
Cary, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
Job Description

The Team

This co-op program allows students to experience a civil- and/or structural-focused environment within a corporate setting. Engineering department interns are assigned to one of three rotations each semester: core structural engineering with analysis focus, core structural engineering with operational focus, or A&E/site design. Training involves hands-on experience with structural analysis software tools and theoretical-based training with licensed professionals, civil engineers, and structural engineers. Interns work in small groups alongside Senior Engineers to address the Company’s needs. The Engineering Intern performs structural analyses of cell phone towers and prepares formal, written reports detailing tower capacity and listing recommendations for modifications needed to increase capacity. The Engineering Intern completes civil designs of sites including roads, stormwater, grading, and equipment placement. The Intern also reviews field inspections and recommend remediation procedures. Our Core Principles are the foundation of our culture, and we’re focused on achieving continued success by thinking long-term, leading with values, and creating value with decisions. Come grow your career with us!

Responsibilities

What You Can Offer Us

  • Work within existing processes to correctly open analyses projects.
  • Perform structural analyses and generate corresponding reports.
  • Confirm accuracy of modification drawings.
  • Answer various structure-related inquiries from internal and external sources.
  • Perform civil site analyses and generate road, grading, and stormwater designs.
  • Support the generation of construction drawings showing antenna equipment placement.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

  • Current enrollment in a 4–5-year college Engineering degree program required, with a civil and/or structural engineering focus preferred.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
  • Interest in a three-rotation co-op program.
  • Proficient with computer software programs, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
  • Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment


American Tower is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, and location. For U.S.-based candidates only, the base salary range for this position is $19-22 hourly. For candidates outside of the U.S., salary and benefits are based upon local market practice.

About Us

American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company serving customers through tower sites and other real estate solutions that support connectivity and opportunity, focused on achieving our vision of Building a More Connected World. Our success is rooted in the potential of our people and the power of local teams at our offices and sites across 25 countries.

We are one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and a publicly traded (NYSE:AMT), Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The next decade will be an exciting time as we evolve our infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s needs and position our people to elevate their impact, their potential, and our shared success. Come grow your career with us!

For more information about how American Tower is building a more connected world, visit americantower.com

American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

American Tower is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, and location. For U.S.-based candidates only, please see the base salary range for this position listed below. This position is also eligible for annual bonus, and annual equity award and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). For candidates outside of the U.S., salary and benefits are based upon local market practice.

American Tower also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness, please click here to learn more.

Salary : $19 - $22

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