Job Description


Small Cell Engineer (Fiber / A&E)


Pay Rate: Targeting $70/hr

Expenses Reimbursed: Cell phone, internet, mileage (if traveling)

Position Summary

The Small Cell Engineer is responsible for owning and executing the production and coordination of Small Cell Architecture & Engineering (A&E) drawings across multiple customer projects. This role ensures accurate, timely, and policy-compliant design deliverables that support construction, modification, and colocation of Small Cell sites.

The engineer will coordinate with A&E vendors, carriers, internal project teams, and utilities to manage drawing quality, revisions, forecasting, and milestone completion. This role plays a critical part in ensuring design accuracy, regulatory compliance, and smooth project execution within agreed timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

A&E Drawing Coordination & Delivery

  • Coordinate and expedite A&E drawing production, including vendor pricing, contracting, scheduling, and quality control.

  • Review and QC initial drawings, manage revisions, and ensure construction drawings align with approved designs.

  • Validate drawing consistency against structural analyses, applications, and equipment specifications.

  • Ensure CAD site plans used as lease exhibits are accurate and current.

  • Request, manage, and quality-control zoning drawings and related documentation.

    • Project & Stakeholder Coordination

  • Participate in internal and external deployment meetings as directed by the Project Manager.

  • Communicate proactively with District Managers, Project Managers, and customers regarding risks to schedule or cost.

  • Coordinate resolution of design issues such as limited lease entitlements, easements, or additional ground space needs.

  • Maintain forecasting dates and actualize the "Obtain CDs” milestone in PMT.

    • Utilities, Compliance & Construction Readiness

  • Coordinate utilities (AC power) and A&E site walks as required.

  • Validate design standards and requirements; provide redlines when necessary.

  • Support Public ROW compliance, including GO95 requirements and utility applications.

  • Ensure all A&E deliverables meet policies, procedures, and agreed timelines.

    • Financial & Administrative Support

  • Create requisitions for purchase order approvals and vendor payments.

  • Ensure out-of-scope reimbursables are billed correctly per customer agreements.

  • Approve vendor invoices associated with assigned projects.

  • Submit required change management notifications and adhere to field activity policies.

    • Closeout & Documentation

  • Upload and distribute deliverables to appropriate and carrier systems.

  • Provide Operations/Provisioning with final DLRs and test shots for project closeout.

  • Complete CRM closeout tasks upon project completion.

    • Required Qualifications

    Education

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

    • Experience

  • 1–3 years of experience in:

    A&E drawings and/or telecom construction

    Small Cell engineering and build projects

  • Hands-on experience with:

    Public ROW projects

    GO95 standards

    AC power and utility coordination

    • Preferred Skills & Knowledge

  • Knowledge of wireless/telecommunications project management and asset management.

  • Understanding of site acquisition, regulatory, and permitting processes.

  • Ability to read and interpret:

    Construction drawings

    Blueprints

    Structural details for towers and rooftops

  • Working knowledge of construction services including:

    Telecom

    Power

    Fiber

    Towers, lines, and antennas

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify workflow bottlenecks and critical paths.

  • Ability to interpret financial metrics and recommend corrective actions.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work across internal and external teams.


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