Structural Design Engineer – PV Solar & Storage

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Responsibilities

Lead high-impact structural design work for utility‑scale renewable energy and substation projects.
Create structural engineering plans, details, and calculations for renewable energy and substation projects.
Design concrete or steel foundations for project equipment to meet jurisdictional requirements at local, State and Federal levels for various geotechnical parameters and soil types.
Acquire and apply advanced knowledge of renewable energy system layouts and components such as modules, racking, inverters, and Balance of Systems (BOS).
Design a project, system, component, or process, and prepare project documentation.
Formulate and solve problems.
Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard procedures and criteria.
Develop a work plan for project tasks and discipline team members.
Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
Support client interaction for multiple projects in a single portfolio.
Assign tasks to and direct discipline team members to complete assignments.
Provide mentoring for staff engineers.
Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments with high proficiency and confidence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
5+ years' experience in a structural engineering design role.
In-depth knowledge of software tools including RISA 2D/3D/Foundation, Enercalc, L-PILE, or similar.
Strong familiarity with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360/341, IBC, NDS, and other relevant codes and standards.
Ability to read and understand site studies, geotechnical reports, and civil, structural, and architectural drawings.
Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be both creative and analytical.
Detail-oriented and accurate.
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or EIT Certificate is strongly preferred.
2+ years' experience with utility or commercial solar PV systems, substations, or energy storage system design is strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering design for renewable energy projects, including proficiency in relevant codes and standards, and the ability to lead and mentor engineering teams. Strong problem‑solving skills and experience with project documentation and compliance are essential.