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Crown Castle USA, Inc. RF Engineer Intern - RFENG010927 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
RF Engineer Intern - RFENG010927
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Position Title:RF Engineer Intern
Role This Internship is designed to provide leadership-focused, motivated participants an opportunity to learn about the telecommunications infrastructure industry and to be challenged with a meaningful, career-oriented work experience.
Responsibilities * Support Senior RF Engineers and/or RF Engineers in creating iDAS and Small Cell network designs to include system equipment selection such as antennas, passive RF conditioning products and active electronics. * Assist the construction teams' efforts by ensuring detailed scopes of work (SOW), processes, procedures, and test plans. * Review and approve various construction contractor provided field test results such as PIM, VSWR and DTF. * Assist with RF and fiber testing, reporting, and troubleshooting. * Obtain knowledge of radio wave propagation fundamentals, antenna theory, and optical transmission medium. * Update system databases including but not limited to Small Cell Geographic Information System (SCGIS) and Asset Management System (AMS).
* Collaborate with stakeholders in the design and construction process of Crown Castle's Small Cell and iDAS strategies.
Expectations * Collaborative work done in a way that balances educated decision making with measured speed of implementation. * Effective communication between teammates and manager. * Ability to influence conversations and work through building of relationships, thoughtful framing of issues, and building influence through excellent work. * Agility to learn new skills and abilities as work within your group may change. * Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to present complex information in a clear and simple format.
Education/Certifications * Currently enrolled as a full-time student in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution with an expected graduation date between December 2024 and June 2026 * Preferred field(s) of study: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Experience/Minimum Requirements * Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) from June 3 to August 9, 2024 * Authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time, regular basis without additional sponsorship
Reports to: RF Engineering Manager
Work Plans: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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