Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking an Intern to join our Telecom team in Nashville, TN!
Wireless communication is an ever-changing technology embedded in our culture that seamlessly links us to the world around us. Our progressive telecommunication professionals work tirelessly to provide leading-edge engineering solutions for the latest cellular technology to meet the demands of major carriers and tower owners nationwide. Continually working in leadership roles within the telecommunications industry to promote best practices is what sets us apart.
Responsibilities
- Acquire knowledge and develop basic skills in Telecommunications.
- Apply learned techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and proactively utilize provided resources and support.
- Prepare low-level complexity general engineering designs and/or technical data for completion and accuracy.
- Design/draft lease exhibits with parameters provided.
- Perform structural analysis and modification design of telecommunication infrastructure (mounts, towers, equipment platforms, etc.) including generating accurate analysis models and CAD drawings under the supervision of engineers.
- Attend site visits with senior staff members.
- Conduct as-built site audits.
- Design/draft basic zoning & construction drawings (modification sites, co-location sites, etc.) with parameters provided.
- Review zoning ordinances and regulations to determine applicable requirements.
- Develop an understanding of applicable building codes and design standards (ANSI/TIA, AISC, ACI, NEC, NESC, etc.).
- Identify basic off-the-shelf components for site design and antenna mount upgrades.
- Assist with other project related tasks such as permit applications, material testing, and CAD work.
- Exercise judgment on details of work and work under direct supervision on all aspects of tasks assigned.
- Work within RISA 3D, TNX Tower and AutoCAD Civil 3D to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.
- Develop an understanding of basic Telecom in site design (antenna types, wiring diagrams, RFDS sheets, equipment types, etc.).
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related field.
- Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
- Experience with Civil 3D is a plus.
- Experience with RISA 3D is a plus.
- Interest in Structural Engineering and/or Telecommunications Engineering.
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field. They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferrable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences. Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program.
Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career!
We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
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