tower technician

associate engineer

field technician

civil engineer

structural engineer

Tower Engineering Professionals

If you are looking to become good at engineering, this is not the job.  This job will get you good at inspecting towers, doing AutoCAD,  and that's about it. Not really a structured training, more of sink or swim culture. If you have a degree don't go into inspections, they'll work you 50-60 hrs and pay you 40 hrs, while guys w/o a degree get pay hourly. The flying points rewards and free meals are not worth it in the long run since you have no social life, even though it sounds good at the beginning.  The most engineering they do is in the structural department and it's another department where they care more about making budget rather than teaching you . All the main orders or protocols come from the main office in Raleigh for all departments. Some of the higher ups in Raleigh are nice, others over their heads. They have so many competitors by now that they bid very low and expect you to work that fast to have no losses.  They pay low, way under national average.  Most of the good talent leaves once they realize there's not a lot of room to move up or see no significant increase in pay.  Only people set are the ones that started with the branch pretty much as climbers and became managers and the ones that have been there for like years and  got promoted to project leads or managers. Usually people get promoted once someone quit at that position. You don't really feel like you are developing as an engineer, but feel like a minion just putting reports together and often judged  on how fast you can get them out even if you are not learning anything.  They don't start liking it when you start bringing up pay, health insurance and that kind of stuff.  The quarter bonuses are good sometimes but very inconsistent, they can go from giving you $600 to $100 the next quarter. Most of the people is pretty nice, the managers not to be trusted, even though I don't completely blame them since they have to constantly meet budget and follow orders from higher ups. I would recommend TEP, but not for the long run.

Pros:

Positive work culture: Employees generally praise the company's culture, which is described as being supportive, friendly, and collaborative. There are many opportunities for employees to get to know each other outside of work, such as through company-sponsored events and activities.
Good opportunities for career development: Tower Engineering Professionals is a growing company, which means there are plenty of opportunities for employees to learn and grow in their careers. The company offers a variety of training and development programs, and there is a strong emphasis on mentorship.
Flexible work hours: Employees have the flexibility to work from home or the office, and they are generally given the autonomy to manage their own time. This can be a great perk for employees who value work-life balance.
Cons:

Salary and benefits: Some employees have complained about the company's salary and benefits package. The salaries are reportedly lower than average for the engineering industry, and the benefits package is not as comprehensive as some other companies.
Work-life balance: Some employees have also said that the work-life balance at Tower Engineering Professionals can be challenging. The company is known for its fast-paced environment, and employees may be required to work long hours or travel frequently.
Overall, Tower Engineering Professionals is a well-respected engineering firm with a positive work culture. The company offers good opportunities for career development and flexible work hours. However, the salary and benefits package may not be as competitive as some other companies.

Here is a possible review that you can write:

"Tower Engineering Professionals is a great place to work for engineers who are looking for a positive work culture and opportunities for career development. The company has a strong emphasis on mentorship, and there are many opportunities to learn and grow. However, the salary and benefits package may not be as competitive as some other companies. Overall, Tower Engineering Professionals is a good option for engineers who are looking for a challenging and rewarding career."

Do NOT trust your starting pay.  TEP gave my entire department $10k pay cuts during my first year, and increased our workload.  Upper management is only concerned with the valuation of the company and how much they can sell-out to a private equity firm for.  Employee retention is not important.

There is NO job training and most of the experienced employees end up quitting because they are sick of working with a revolving door of clueless, under-paid/under-motivated new hires.

TEP expects you to go through extra training/certifications so you can do your job.  They make you sign a contract saying you will repay the company in full for the training (thousands of dollars) if you quit or are fired for any reason.  Contracts usually last for 1-3 years.  I said no multiple times to this but was repeatedly pressured by management, as were other employees.  If you don't want to sign the next few years of your life away be prepared for snide comments like "you know this really just shows your lack of commitment to the company."  Employees who don't take part in this system are completely overlooked for raises and promotions.  I eventually gave in, and regret doing so.

Nepotism prevails here.  Childhood friends of my manager with no college education were hired and promoted to upper positions.  HR wouldn't let my manager fire one particularly lazy employee, so he decided it would be easier to just promote that employee to Project Manager to keep him out of the field (?!)--three veteran employees quit the next month.  The current department manager was groomed for the position while he was stuck in the office--he was banned from company travel after being arrested for drunk driving during a work trip.  Hard-working and dedicated employees get pigeon-holed into working their current position forever with no raises in sight.

The working environment is pretty chill at TEP. You can come in whenever you'd like, leave at whatever time, and take lunch on your cue, so long as you get 40 hrs for the week and work from at least 10am-3pm) and meet all deadlines accordingly. I've learned a ton about how the telecom industry works, which is such a niché field that isn't covered in traditional schooling. Management here (in my dept) is decent; the oversight is there, but it isn't so much so that you feel like you're being watched. Again, as long as you meet deadlines, the management is pretty chill. The hardest part of the job here is the lack of formal training. I basically felt thrown in without any knowledge and told how to do things for a specific project, then turned loose to work on one my own. When questions are answered, most of the time they are simply answers without much indication as to why. This makes it hard for things to stick and apply towards other projects. Also, when feeback is given on projects, they are simply the bare minimum correction without the theory/insight/information as to the reason why. I find it hard to learn things this way. The best part about this company is the chill working environment (almost too relaxed) and the culture surrounding the workplace. Though, the company seems to be pretty stingy on money, and making you feel appreciated. They like to cut as many corners as possible at the expense of the employees satisfaction (salary, reimbursements, and field work expenses)

A typical week at work begins with planning your travel on Monday.  Depending on how busy the company is that week will determine how many inspection sites you have that week and how long you are traveling for.  If you are efficient with you work you can get back home and work the remaining days of the week from the office. However, due to all the travel you typically work over 40 hours a week.  I average between 45-50 hours a week and do not get paid over time.  
When I joined this company I instantly went out into the field without any training.  I learned how to do the job by trial and error.  They would tell you to complete this task then after they would say you did this and this wrong.
The management is very laid back.  They like to have a good time and are really friendly.  
The co-workers here are very nice and get along very well.  You have to get a long because you spend and entire week with whoever you are partnered with to do the inspections with.  This is random and switches regularly.
The hardest part of the job is having to climb in the cold weather and constantly traveling.
The best part of this job is you get to keep all your travel rewards collected while on the job and you get to go all over the east coast of the United States.  Personally I really enjoy eating food from all the different parts of the United States.

I've been with the company a long time.  Ive worked for several other engineering firms can honestly say that this company is the best of them. And for many reasons.

Yes,  they have a fun culture.  They have ping pong, gym, arcade games, food trucks, costume contests, and a bowl of free fruit at the front. The dress code is casual, there are  sometimes beer trucks that come they encourage camaraderie among coworkers. But you are expected  to do your work, because it is a job.

If you show up every day and just do what is asked. You'll be secure in your job, whether it's in design,  civil, inspections, or geotech. And it will seem pretty thankless and it will seem like you're going nowhere. That's true of anywhere you go. Same thing goes with not getting overtime  for salaried positions. 

This company rewards initiative, specialization,  and innovation. That is pretty unique  in engineering firms. Managers aren't career councilors. Specialization and cross training mostly need to be done after projects are completed, and even though people are happy to help, they aren't going to do it for you. Your growth is based on your concentrated effort.

So, a family friendly company that encourages growth and innovation, and thet try for a fun and casual workplace. It's hard to beat that.

Nobody will say anything about overtime in the job interview, but you will be expected to work over 60 hours a week in the field.  Nobody in the department has seen a real raise in over 3 years.  Bonuses are jokes.  There is no room for advancement because the company can't hold onto any decent new hires.  The company will constantly switch employees between hourly and salaried, and will frame it as a raise every time but you will never make more money (sometimes, you'll make way less).

Getting to travel is cool at first, seeing so much of the country.  It wears very quickly, since all the travel is planned entirely last-second (it is not uncommon to get assigned field work and book flights the day of departure).  The company basically owns you Monday-Friday, and expects you to work every waking minute.  You will never have any free time to do anything cool in any of the places you will go.  All you will see is towers, cheap hotels (you won't get your own room, you will share hotel rooms with your coworkers), and the insides of your eyelids.

There is virtually no supervision or training.  If you're smart, you'll get through it, learning as you go.  If not, you will not be an effective employee and they will let you go.

in the interview you were told you would have opportunities to grow and learn new things, get certified, and trained. None of those things happened. My original manager in civil was a joke, zero management skills, out off a slightly sexist vibe, didn't care about you or what you are looking to do, just needs robots to do the enormous amount of work he promised clients. There was never another position or a promotion to look forward to. Being a remote office, we were treated like we didn't help bring in money for the company. Examples: the main office would have lunches, celebrate birthdays,  and have a sense of community. That never happened in Denver. The benefits are decent and the flexibility is nice, but in my opinion it is not somewhere to think you will make a career out of it. The core people that started the company are greatly benefiting from the growth in industry but the low man, is the low man and there is no need to replace the hire ups since they are all so young also.

Tower Engineering Professionals (TEP) has by far the greatest work environment I've been a part of.  The company as a whole is extremely productive and that really rubs off on a singular level.  This company houses some of the most ethical and quality individuals and cares about the work as well as the clients.  The team atmosphere is very rewarding.  The pay is competitive.  The main office is state of the art with a raw feel.  The company is pro-physical health and has an amazing gym.  There is a community aspect that makes you want to stick around for the end-of-week get together meals and activities.  The management staff are family oriented and do a solid job of inclusion.  The HR staff does the impossible when it comes to keeping a relaxed feel while protecting employee rights and well-being.  It would not be a bad thing by any means if I end up back together with this company.

If you have a 4 year degree don’t work here. While it may provide some work experience the company pay is terrible and is filled with young engineers all looking for the same. Some of the higher ups in the company only care about one thing, themselves. They don’t put anybody in a position to succeed further than them, they are rude, unhelpful and unwilling to help those struggling with the work and wanting to do better. Training at this company is a joke, they expect even entry levels to just come in the first day and either sink or swim. They get right started without any form of expectations or assistance. They also require a lot of traveling with less than a weeks notice and expect you to pay for everything and if you don’t fill out your expense report it could be weeks before you see your money back. 

In all the culture of the company has shifted from quality engineered production into a sweat factory with a bunch of cad techs cranking out as much as possible even if it’s wrong. 

If you want quality work experience this isn’t the job.  

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Tower technician 57 salaries reported	$23.10 per hour
Associate engineer 30 salaries reported	$65,250 per year
Field technician 26 salaries reported	$20.71 per hour
Civil engineer 28 salaries reported	$63,357 per year
Structural engineer 19 salaries reported	$62,895 per year

Working at Tower Engineering: Company Overview and Reviews

Tower Engineering

Tower Engineering Ratings

Popular jobs at Tower Engineering

Salary Satisfaction

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected