Associate Rf Engineer Intern

Position Title:Associate RF Engineer Intern

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US. 

Role

This intern role provides you with the opportunity to be part of the RF Engineering venue team in the South region. Learning the basics of RF surveys, RF Design, propagation tools, analysis of empirical data for model tuning, fiber distributed antenna system architecture for major public venues, system commissioning and troubleshooting. You will learn to use software tools such as iBwave and ATOLL to produce preliminary designs. And learn how to use equipment for RF data collection and validation such as RF scanners, spectrum analyzers and continuous wave transmitters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation of 3D models for in building venues
• Assist with carrier macro data collection efforts
• Collaborate in creation of templates and standards for project deliverables
• Assist with DAS commissioning efforts and project turnup activities
• Assist with CW testing activities for DL/UL path verification
• Assist with project deliverables inclusive of:
• BOMS, GIS coordinate entries, RF propagation predictions , PIM & Sweep MOPs and data review 

Expectations 

•  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. 
• A constant example of modeling Crown’s Purple values.   

Education/Certifications 

Education requirements are market-based and determined by the scope of the role. The Summer Internship

• 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, Wireless Engineering, Computer Science

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

Reportsto: Manager, RF Engineering

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.