Would you be interested in working for a leading Renewable Engineering firm? Do you want to work for a company who will provide you with the chance to work on nationwide design and engineering projects? If so, take a look at this JD and apply below.  

Structural Engineer

Salary dependent on experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Generate the PV industry’s best structural design, analysis, and calculation packages for AHJ review and approval.

• Complete structural analysis and provide calc package for building structures and solar mounting systems such as pitched roof, flat roof, ground mount, and solar canopy/carports.

• Generate required structural analysis documentation for the approval of solar permits.

• Establish and prepare wind and seismic calculations to ensure the integrity and compliance of the PV mounting systems.

• Lead or participate in project meetings and conference calls with clients, developers, EPC’s and plan checkers.

• Perform on-site structural inspections as and when needed.

• Gaining deep knowledge of PV system components like modules, racking, inverters and BOS.

• Coordinate activities between clients, permit agencies, contractors, and other engineering firms.

• Provide mentorship and training to new and junior engineering personnel.

Qualifications:

• Active Professional Engineering license.

• 3+ years’ experience providing structural calcs, review and stamps for solar PV permits.

• Must be an S.E and have P.E License, preferably in IL.

• Should have NCEES record and/or ability to get licensed in all the 50 states.

• Economical design of concrete pads, foundations, and structures.

• Review of and coordination with solar racking system supplier.

• Expertise in building code requirements (IBC) and seismic/live loads (wind, snow, etc.)

• Geotechnical engineering knowledge: design of concrete foundation, spread footers for ground mount solar and carports.

• Excellent organizational skills: proficient with MS Excel spreadsheets and data management

• Experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.