Principal Engineer – Structural

ANS

Principal Engineer leading structural design teams for renewable energy projects at ANS. Responsible for technical standards adherence, design quality, and team development.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in structural analysis and design, particularly in foundations and overhead structures, while adhering to industry codes and standards. Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structural Analysis and DesignTechnical LeadershipProfessional Engineer (PE)RISA and LPILE ProficiencyMentoring and Development

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisStructural DesignCode ComplianceDesign AutomationFoundation Design

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationMentoring Ability

Tools & Technologies

ExcelRISALPILETrimble ProductsVBAPython

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Structural Engineer (SE)

Industry Keywords

ASCE 7IBCNESCASCE 113IEEE 693NFPA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for structural analysis and design of foundations (driven piles, screw and helical piles, and cast-in-place concrete), overhead steel structures, building envelopes, and non-building structures on the most complex projects.
Establish and govern code and standard approaches — ASCE 7, IBC, NESC, ASCE 113, IEEE 693, and NFPA — as the technical authority.
Set and drive adherence to applicable Client, EPC, Owner, and Utility standards across the discipline.
Provide senior oversight of specifications and contract requirements with project managers and client representatives from early design through construction, resolving complex constructability issues with construction teams.
Serve as the structural subject-matter expert, providing technical leadership and direction across projects and teams.
Champion effective use of engineering software (Excel, RISA, LPILE, and Trimble products) and design automation (VBA and Python) across the discipline.
Mentor and develop engineers and designers, and lead design and quality (OE) reviews.
Develop structural design standards, details, and processes, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
Support business development, client technical relationships, and proposals as a senior technical authority.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in structural or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a master’s degree is preferred.
12+ years of structural engineering experience with recognized technical depth. Professional Engineer (PE) required; SE preferred.
Expert command of structural analysis and design and the applicable codes and standards.
Demonstrated experience as a technical authority — setting standards, leading reviews, and resolving the most complex design and constructability challenges.
Proficiency with structural and foundation software (RISA, LPILE), Trimble products, Excel, and design automation (VBA/Python).
Recognized technical leadership, mentoring ability, and strong communication.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance