Full-Time
Senior Structural Engineer
Updated on 5/26/2026
Vertical Bridge
201-500 employees
Leases wireless infrastructure to carriers
No salary listed
Delray Beach, FL, USA
In Person
Office-based in Delray Beach; minimal travel.
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- Four-year degree with emphasis in civil / structural engineering required
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in structural engineering required
- Registration as a professional engineer (PE) is required
- Knowledge in TNX Tower and RISA 3D software is required
- Knowledge with the various building codes and standards, IBC, TIA Rev I and H, ACI, ASCE – 7
- Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently
- Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and as part of a team
- Coach and mentor a group of 4-6 engineers in completing structural analyses on existing tower structures / communication structures to determine their structural capacity
- Review structural analyses performed by Design Engineers for thoroughness and accuracy
- Work with the Director of Structural Engineering to implement training documents for new and existing engineers
- Perform structural analysis on existing tower structures / communication structures and their foundations to determine their structural capacity
- Review foundation calculations performed by Design Engineers for thoroughness and accuracy
- Perform seismic calculations on existing tower structures / communication structures to determine if the seismic loading or wind loading governs
- Design complex tower modifications to reinforce tower structures if the loading parameters produce areas of overstressing. Coordinate the design with drafting to produce accurate detail drawings for bidding and construction purposes
- Guide engineers on how to analyze existing antenna mounts to determine their ability to support the proposed loading
- Review input information provided by the Design Engineers for thoroughness and accuracy
- Serve as Engineer-of-Record (EOR) for reviewed and signed & sealed structural deliverables
- Work with the Director of Structural Engineering to meet engineering team production targets, cycle time KPIs, and compliance with VB policies and industry standards & codes
- Write professional engineering analysis, construction reports and review peer reports. Reports to be used by city, county, and state jurisdictions for permitting
- Stay current with the standard changes affecting the tower and communication structures industry and as tenants and clients change and modify their loadings
- Represent Vertical Bridge on various TIA sub-committees to provide input in the tower industry
- Assist in the coordination of managing vendors and their construction timelines for structural tower modifications
- Assist in the coordination with outside consulting firms, tower crews both verbally and in writing when necessary to make sure projected dates of field work is completed on time
- Utilize the company’s workflow process to communicate engineering analysis results to operations and leasing teams
- Assist with the tower defect review process during acquisition process of new towers
- Provide input and think creatively to help improve efficiency on how the engineering department is performing various tasks
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering a plus
- Structural Engineer (SE) License is a plus
- Any additional foundation software knowledge is a plus
- Prefer communication tower industry experience
Vertical Bridge owns and manages wireless infrastructure in the United States, including towers, rooftops, and other structures. It earns revenue by leasing space on these assets to telecommunication carriers, government agencies, and IoT providers under long-term contracts. The company operates within the digital infrastructure ecosystem and often collaborates with Digital Colony portfolio partners to offer combined infrastructure solutions. Unlike many competitors that focus on a single asset type or region, Vertical Bridge combines a broad asset base (towers, rooftops, other structures) with a nationwide reach and long-term lease model to provide reliable connectivity. Its goal is to deliver stable, recurring revenue and enable wireless deployments for carriers, government entities, WISPs, and IoT customers by maintaining and monetizing a diverse portfolio of infrastructure assets.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$3.4B
Headquarters
Boca Raton, Florida
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Closed $3.3 billion Verizon tower deal December 2024 adding 6,300 sites.
- Secured $1.94 billion ABS financing February 2026 from 10,425 towers.
- SoftBank's $4 billion DigitalBridge acquisition injects AI infrastructure capital.
What critics are saying
- SoftBank diverts DigitalBridge capital to AI, starving Vertical Bridge investments.
- SBA's $2.07 billion securitization and AT&T deals erode colocation revenue.
- Under-tenanted Verizon towers fail to generate fees servicing piled-up ABS debt.
What makes Vertical Bridge unique
- Vertical Bridge owns largest private U.S. portfolio of over 18,000 towers.
- Company holds nation's largest and tallest broadcast tower portfolio.
- Provides build-to-suit towers resolving coverage gaps nationwide.
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↓ -9%Vertical Bridge secures $1.94bn for tower financing. Claims to be the largest ABS financing in the US tower sector ever February 20, 2026 Wireless communications infrastructure company Vertical Bridge announced this week that it has successfully issued $1.94 billion of tower revenue notes. The offering, led by Barclays as the structuring agent, is Vertical Bridge's 11th asset-backed securities (ABS) financing by the company since 2016. To secure the issuance, Vertical Bridge bundled 10,425 towers as collateral to raise $1.94bn ABS across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington D.C. "The success of our 2026-1 issuance reflects the strength, stability, and continued growth of Vertical Bridge's platform," said Ron Bizick, president and CEO. "Achieving the largest ABS transaction in our company's history, and the largest tower ABS issuance ever, demonstrates the trust investors place in our portfolio, our performance, and our long-term strategy." According to Vertical Bridge, the final order book included 78 unique investors who placed orders across the four classes of notes, including 41 new investors to the Vertical Bridge ABS platform. The company claims that the ABS is the largest-ever issuance in the tower sector. Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC, is the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the US and has a nationwide portfolio of more than 18,000 towers. Last year, the company completed its $3.3bn acquisition of more than 6,000 towers from Verizon. DigitalBridge completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in the company in 2021, while La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is also a significant investor in the group. Japan's SoftBank agreed to buy DigitalBridge for $4bn in late December. More in investment / M&A / financing.
Vertical Bridge, the fourth-largest US tower company, has closed a $1.94 billion asset-backed securitisation backed by 10,425 tower sites across all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, DC. The deal, led by Barclays and involving 78 investors, represents the largest single-tranche tower securitisation in industry history. The financing comes as parent company DigitalBridge prepares for a $4 billion acquisition by SoftBank Group, expected to close in the second half of 2026. SoftBank's interest centres on AI infrastructure rather than towers, as CEO Masayoshi Son pursues artificial super intelligence development. The securitisation is Vertical Bridge's eleventh since 2016. Whilst Vertical Bridge's single-tranche deal is the largest of its kind, SBA Communications raised $2.07 billion through two separate series in October 2024, marking the industry's largest single-closing total.
Site acquisition: The consolidation of tower ownership has been underway for many years now and seems to be a continuing trend with Vertical Bridge acquiring more than 6,300 tower sites from Verizon for approximately USD 3.3 billion last December.
2024 Donations Totaled Over $2.4 Million, Focused on Supporting Children, Advancing Education, and Providing Disaster ReliefBOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge" or "the Company"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that Vertical Bridge Charitable Network ("VBCN") surpassed $14 million in cash donations and completed over 10,000 hours of volunteer time since initiating the philanthropy program in 2014. VBCN is an employee-led initiative created to empower Vertical Bridge team members to give back to the communities where they live and work.In 2024 alone, VBCN donated more than $2.4 million to over 130 organizations. The team also once again proudly achieved 100% volunteer participation. As the Company concludes the celebrations of its 10-year anniversary in 2024, VBCN is proud to have supported so many incredible organizations throughout the past decade. The team looks forward to continuing to support its surrounding communities in 2025 and in the years ahead."At Vertical Bridge, supporting the communities where we live and work is a key component of our culture and Core Values
Vertical Bridge also purchased 226 towers from Shenandoah Telecommunications (Shentel) for $310.3 million in cash earlier this year.