Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
Telecom Technical Specialist II
Structural engineer performing telecom tower analyses and project documentation
Job Highlights
About the Role
At Colliers, telecom professionals deliver innovative engineering solutions for major communications companies, wireless carriers, and tower owners nationwide, leveraging a comprehensive suite of in‑house services and industry leadership to advance best practices in telecom infrastructure. Responsibilities include reviewing and preparing structural reports and modification designs for various telecom projects such as mount and tower analyses, water tanks, silos, and concealment structures; ensuring compliance with QA/QC policies by preparing reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, permits, and other contract documents; and providing technical assistance and supervision to the management team in proposals, expressions of interest, and contracts. • Review and prepare structural reports and modification designs for telecom infrastructure. • Ensure QA/QC compliance for reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, permits, and contracts. • Support management with technical assistance for proposals, expressions of interest, and contract preparation. • Operate telecom‑specific 3D software (RISA 3D, TNX Tower) and adopt tools like AutoCAD and Revit. • Train junior engineers and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced setting.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸structural reports
- ▸qa/qc
- ▸proposal support
- ▸3d modelling
- ▸cad drafting
- ▸junior training
What You Bring
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Technical Specialist II for its Telecom team, requiring an active Illinois SE professional license and offering remote work flexibility. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (structural focus preferred), have at least 10 years of related experience with a minimum of 3 years on telecom structures, and possess an Illinois SE licensure. Proficiency in telecom‑specific 3D structural software (e.g., RISA 3D, TNX Tower) is required, with additional analysis tools considered a plus; the role also demands the ability to adopt new technologies such as AutoCAD and Revit, train junior engineers, manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment, and demonstrate strong technical writing, presentation, and supervisory skills. Additional requirements include English proficiency, a pre‑employment drug screen, and ongoing motor vehicle record monitoring. • Hold a B.S. in civil engineering (structural focus) and Illinois SE licensure. • Possess 10+ years of experience, including ≥3 years on telecom structures. • Demonstrate strong technical writing, presentation, and supervisory skills. • Meet pre‑employment drug screening and motor‑vehicle‑record requirements.
Requirements
- ▸illinois se
- ▸civil eng
- ▸10+ years
- ▸telecom structures
- ▸risa 3d
- ▸autocad
Benefits
Colliers offers a supportive work environment with career advancement opportunities, a generous compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and bonuses for referrals and professional licenses. The company also provides resources for personal and professional growth, such as education reimbursement, access to a wide range of in‑house courses, mentorship, wellness programs, a Women’s Organization, and philanthropic activities. • Receive comprehensive benefits: medical/dental/vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, referral and license bonuses. • Access professional growth resources: education reimbursement, in‑house courses, mentorship, wellness, and philanthropic programs.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time