About this role
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.