Team Lead – Structural Engineer, Renewable Structural

Role Overview

• Manage a team comprised of engineers, drafters, designers, and/or technicians for utility scale solar projects nationwide
• Responsible for the accurate, timely, and quality completion of Solar Photovoltaic scopes assigned to the team
• Assist in the development of the departments Standard Best Practices (SBPs) and enforce/implement them where pertinent
• Mentor and coach employees on their team and help them individually as professionals
• Perform and manage the structural engineering scopes of utility solar facilities
• Produce and review full design packages including equipment general arrangement, site plans, grading plans, drainage plans, pile post plans, bill of materials, structure loading diagrams, structure design and fabrication details, driven pile design, concrete slab design, foundation design, CAB system, construction details, permitting, and supporting calculation packages
• Develop structural loading for solar trackers and support systems, driven piles, skid and slab mounted equipment, and equipment enclosures using ASCE 7, IBC, CBC, and other appropriate standards
• Design and analyze driven pile, concrete drilled piers, footers, slab on grade and mat type foundations
• Manage selection of equipment, writing equipment specifications, concrete and steel specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling
• Collaborate with project team members to produce project deliverables as assigned
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and coordination, for small to large scale projects
• Support business development, assist with marketing tasks, and prepare proposals as needed
• Write and review material, construction, and steel specifications
• Review submittals for conformance with specifications and design
• Prepare hand and computer-based calculations and models for structural designs; creates a simple hand check to quantify the computer-aided results
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies
• Perform field inspection and construction supervision services
• Check the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for overall quality and ensures accuracy as required
• Research and evaluate local AHJ design and code requirement and standards
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural Engineering or similar field from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
• FE is required, PE is preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, modeling, and design software such as SAP2000, L-pile, Mathcad, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and others
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Project
• Possess a strong understanding and applications of relevant Codes and Standards such as ASCE 7, ASCE 113, ACI 318, IBC, NESC, RUS Substation Design Guide, and other applicable ASCE, ACI, AISC, ANSI, ASTM, IEC, and IEEE standards for substation design
• Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching
• Possesses excellent critical thinking skills
• Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries
• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environment
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Annual Team Building
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Pet insurance