Senior ILA/A&E Engineering Lead

To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION: We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success. 

POSITION TITLE: Senior ILA / A&E Engineering Lead

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, Critical Infrastructure, and Engineering.  Our customer centric approach has ensured long-term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset, ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our communities.

ADB is seeking Senior ILA / A&E Engineering Lead to own the technical solution from initial site evaluation through design and construction support. to support the growing demand for large-scale turnkey projects. This will serve as a key role in the development of ADB’s internal capabilities to support the growth of this line of business.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead ILA/A&E engineering from site candidate evaluation through IFC and construction support


• Partner with Site Acquisition to evaluate candidate sites for technical feasibility


• Establish ADB’s ILA basis of design, standard site configurations, design criteria, and drawing templates


• Develop site requirements including equipment/shelter layout, commercial power, backup generation, HVAC, grounding, access, security, utilities, and fiber entrance


• Coordinate ILA design with long-haul OSP/fiber engineering


• Lead and coordinate civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, architectural, survey, geotechnical, and environmental requirements


• Develop scopes and manage outside A&E firms and specialty engineers, including required PE-stamped deliverables


• Coordinate commercial power requirements and utility interfaces


• Lead multidisciplinary design reviews and ensure designs meet client, code, permitting, and constructability requirements


• Support permitting, construction RFIs, field changes, and final as-built documentation


• Provide technical leadership to internal BIM/CAD designers and engineering resources

 SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Ability to travel nationwide


• A strong belief in ZERO — Being safe 100% of the time is the expectation


• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values


• A high level of customer centricity


• Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment


• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills


• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals


• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills


• Strategic and forward thinking with strong business and financial acumen


• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This role operates out of a temperature-controlled office environment


• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, copiers, and cell phones

 EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 8+ years of telecom/A&E, critical infrastructure, utility, or related engineering experience


• Direct experience with ILA/regeneration sites, telecom huts/shelters, POPs, central offices, data center connectivity, or similar telecom facilities


• Experience leading multidisciplinary A&E design packages


• Strong understanding of commercial power, generators/ATS, grounding/bonding, HVAC, civil/site development, foundations, and telecom equipment requirements


• Experience taking sites from design, permitting and to construction


• AutoCAD/Revit/BIM experience is preferred


• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred


• PE preferred but not required if the candidate has strong telecom A&E leadership experience


• High School diploma or equivalent required

ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.