About the role#
This internship provides experience in a civil or structural engineering environment. You will work in small groups alongside Senior Engineers to support our infrastructure projects. Interns receive hands-on training with structural analysis software and guidance from licensed professionals.
What you'll do#
- Perform structural analyses and generate reports.
- Perform civil site analyses and create road, grading, and stormwater designs.
- Confirm the accuracy of modification drawings.
- Support the creation of construction drawings for antenna equipment placement.
- Answer structure-related inquiries from internal and external sources.
- Work within existing processes to open analysis projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 4 to 5 year college Engineering degree program, with a focus on Civil Engineering preferred.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and with various functional groups.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Cary, North Carolina, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About American Tower
American Tower operates as a public company in the telecommunications sector. Founded in 1995, the firm provides digital infrastructure for mobile and broadband networks. It is based in Boston and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The company focuses on supporting connectivity for businesses and communities.
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