Construction Engineer

Post Date

Feb 16, 2024

Location

Rolling Meadows,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60008
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

CHI-683774

Pay Rate

$29 - $43 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are looking for a Construction Engineer to join the Macro Mod Team that will support the Real Estate Team. The Construction Engineer will be responsible for anything that has to deal with upgrading equipment at existing sites, as well as changing/modifying equipment. The person in this role should have experience doing the following: RF Datasheet review, construction drawing adjustment, equipment ordering, GC management and close-out review of tower and ground-based cell site modification projects. Primary focus is managing the installation of 4G + 5G E\\ radios, baseband units, tower-based antenna's/radios/hybrids/ and associated secondary cabling. The engineer will ensure the proper expansion of network capacity and support modification team needs to assist with tower and ground modification projects. Responsible for maintaining budgeting and material inventory related to these cell equipment upgrade projects. Will have to work closely with other equipment engineers and team manager to prepare and review annual budget requirements. The ideal candidate will be able to handle systems, have the expertise to manage projects/priorities, have experience ordering equipment.

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Required Skills & Experience

* 3-5 yrs. of Construction Engineering experience within Telecommunications

* 4G and 5G tower, tower modification, and hybrids

* Experience with upgrading RF Datasheet Equipment

* Radios, Routers, Basebands, Antenna, Mount upgrades powerplant, or batteries

* -48v DC Power plant experience

* Ordering and inventory management of hardware

* Surveying shelter and tower assets to identify solutions.

* Performing site bid walks

* Must be self-motivated and have ability to complete tasks with little supervision.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Previous Verizon Experience

* Associates or Bachelors

* HVAC experience

* PeopleSoft or equivalent financial tracking

* Project management software experience (FUZE)

* Excel skills including expertise with VLOOKUP functionality.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.