DAS Intern (Field, Proposal & RF Support)

Job Title: DAS Intern (Field, Proposal & RF Support)

Department: DAS

Reports to: Rishi Mahajan  

Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated DAS Intern to support Distributed Antenna System (DAS) projects across pre-bid, planning, RF, and field coordination activities. This role provides exposure to the proposal and pre-bid process, basic RF engineering concepts, and hands-on field experience, working closely with project managers, RF engineers, field teams, and vendor partners to support successful wireless infrastructure deployments.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Pre-Bid & Proposal Support

• Assist with reviewing RFPs, RFIs, and bid documentation
• Extract, organize, and track key scope, RF requirements, deliverables, and milestones from RFPs
• Support preparation of proposals, bid responses, and supporting technical documentation
• Assist with pricing exercises, including vendor quote collection and cost comparisons
• Track bid assumptions, clarifications, and RF-related inputs throughout the pre-bid phase

Project & Coordination Support

• Assist Project Managers with project setup, tracking, and coordination
• Maintain job-level documentation, schedules, and project tracking logs
• Support coordination between PMs, RF engineers, field staff, and internal stakeholders
• Help ensure accuracy and completeness of project, proposal, and close-out documentation

Field / Hands-On DAS & RF Exposure

• Attend site walks and field visits to gain hands-on exposure to DAS environments
• Assist with on-site RF data collection activities under supervision (e.g., measurements, documentation, walk testing support)
• Observe DAS installation activities including antennas, cabling, headend equipment, and infrastructure
• Support field teams with coordination, safety compliance, and documentation tasks
• Gain familiarity with RF testing workflows and site conditions that impact system performance

RF & Technical Support

• Develop a basic understanding of RF engineering concepts related to DAS (signal coverage, interference, propagation, and system performance)
• Assist with reviewing RF results and test data prepared by RF engineers
• Support creation and organization of RF close-out documents and deliverables
• Help track RF-related data, results, and issues across projects
• Flag data inconsistencies, risks, or gaps to project and RF engineering teams

Vendor & Data Support

• Interact with vendors and suppliers to support pricing, RF scope alignment, and proposal efforts
• Assist with tracking vendor responses and technical inputs
• Support basic analysis of pricing, RF data, schedules, and project metrics
• Maintain organized records of vendor, pricing, and RF documentation

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software
• Ability to quickly learn new applications and software 
• Basic understanding of RF engineering fundamentals (or strong interest in learning RF concepts)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical mindset with comfort working in spreadsheets and technical documents
• Interest in wireless infrastructure, DAS, and telecom construction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn bid processes, RF workflows, and field operations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative, proactive, and professional attitude
• Safety-first mindset during all field and site activities
• Ability to work 40 hours per week

• Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or RF Engineering
• Construction Management
• Information Technology
• Engineering Technology or related technical field

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to DAS and RF workflows from pre-bid through project close-out 
• Hands-on experience through site walks, RF data collection, and field coordination
• Understanding of RF testing, results interpretation, and close-out documentation
• Insight into proposal development, pricing strategies, and vendor coordination
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally with RF engineering, project management, field operations, and vendors
• Real-world experience within wireless infrastructure and telecom deployment projects

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time 
• Ability to verbally communicate and exchange information 
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
  

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned..