What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Structural Engineer position at SBA Communications?
Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10 countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes —the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected.
We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.
We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.
Financial Wellbeing
Your Next Career Opportunity – Senior Structural Engineer
The primary function of this position is to conduct structural analysis of communication towers and their foundations, including the preparation of analysis reports, peer reviews, and the sign‑and‑seal of engineering documents. The role further encompasses tower‑modification design and review, including evaluating required structural upgrades, developing modification drawings or specifications, and ensuring that all proposed reinforcements meet applicable codes, standards, and company engineering criteria. Experience with A&E project workflows and deliverables is considered a valuable plus.
What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.
We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.
Financial Wellbeing
- Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.
- We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.
- Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program.
Your Next Career Opportunity – Senior Structural Engineer
The primary function of this position is to conduct structural analysis of communication towers and their foundations, including the preparation of analysis reports, peer reviews, and the sign‑and‑seal of engineering documents. The role further encompasses tower‑modification design and review, including evaluating required structural upgrades, developing modification drawings or specifications, and ensuring that all proposed reinforcements meet applicable codes, standards, and company engineering criteria. Experience with A&E project workflows and deliverables is considered a valuable plus.
What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities
- Perform and review the tower structural analysis (SA), Mount Analysis (MA) and Construction drawings (CD) and modifications of high complexity, in collaboration with our Engineering partners to resolve discrepancies and maintain quality.
- Review and stamp the engineering document produced by in-house Engineering.
- Design and review tower structural modifications that comply with the latest code requirements.
- Prepare Mathcad and spreadsheet calculations to verify the FEA results through hand calculations.
- Prepare formal, written reports detailing designs of modifications on projects of high complexity consisting of mount reinforcement, tower reinforcements and foundations.
- Assist with the development of policies, procedures, standards, and code related activity.
- Generate required engineering reports for review.
- Draw models in AutoCAD
- Review shop drawings, structural drawings, calculations, and Tower Inspection reports.
- Work cross functionally with other team members and groups within the organization.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field of study; Master’s Degree in Civil /Structural Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 5-10 years experience in telecom tower or mount analysis, design of structures and their foundations
- 3-5 years experience in antenna mount design, analysis and their modifications in RISA 3D.
- 3 or more years of experience with A&E project workflows and deliverables is a plus.
- Experience with modeling, design, and analysis of vertical structures required.
- Working knowledge of TIA-222 code and other relevant specifications required.
- Ability to work independently or on a team in a high production environment.
- Experience with tower structural analysis software, such as TnxTower/TES/RISA 3D required.
- Experience working with AutoCAD required.
- Experience working with MATHCAD required.
- Experience working with Finite Element Analysis or related Software required.
- Experience working with Finite Element Analysis or related Software required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and advanced proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.
- Domestic Travel 10% of the time
- Valid Government Issued Driver's License
- Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
- Ability to stand, walk and sit.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms
- Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
- Sitting up to 90% of the day.
- Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
- Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office/ Cubicle workspace.
- Moderate noise level.