Ulteig

Lead Structural Engineer – Renewables

Ulteig

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $108,000 - $146,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Acts as Engineer of Record for renewable structural engineering projects in multiple states and/or provinces.
  • Acquires additional licenses as necessary to meet project/client needs.
  • Calculates loads for equipment located on solar and Battery storage projects.
  • Performs preliminary and final structural foundation design, and supports other civil, structural, and electrical design workflows as necessary on a case-by-case basis.
  • Reviews geotechnical reports, field photographs, site topography and geology, and public soils data sources and makes recommendations on additional field and laboratory testing necessary to produce the required downstream civil, structural, and electrical design deliverables.
  • Reviews and/or specifies pile test programs for utility scale renewable energy projects.
  • Checks design computations performed by internal structural staff when appropriate.
  • Performs pile lateral analysis to determine pile deflections at elevations of interest.
  • Builds proprietary design tools suitable for own use and use by other qualified team members.
  • Reviews plans and specifications for constructability, safety, and risk management considerations.
  • Maintains a value engineering mindset throughout development, design, and construction.
  • Works closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
  • Works closely with clients to understand nuanced technical needs and identify best feasible solution(s).
  • Supports marketing, sales and business development activities within assigned market.
  • Demonstrates a wide degree of out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, and design ownership.
  • Mentors’ other engineers and designers.
  • Regularly participates in client coordination calls to communicate design recommendations, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment on project direction and expectations.
  • Majority of the work will be in the office, with some general travel for design construction support, visiting clients, and representing Ulteig at conferences and trade shows as warranted.

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required.
  • Civil and/or Structural Professional Engineer (PE or SE) registration required (Or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire), NCEES Council Record required (Or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire).
  • Minimum of 7+ years of structural engineering experience required.
  • Specific experience performing structural foundation design on utility scale solar projects in a fast-paced consulting environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge of renewable energy systems is preferred.
  • Proficiency in LPile, APile, or equivalent industry standard numerical foundation analysis software required.
  • Additional experience in RISA 3D, STAAD or other structural design software required.
  • Proficiency in interpreting geotechnical data reports and estimating representative engineering properties of onsite soils, and the ability to effectively communicate associated risks to team and client required.
  • Proficiency in oversight and interpretation of pile testing is preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of ASCE 7, IBC, AISC 360, and ACI 318 required.
  • Knowledge of commonly used ASTM test methods desired.
  • Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and/or Civil 3D is desired.
  • Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
  • Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.
Benefits
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Employee Ownership
  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Collaborative Environment
  • Innovative Culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
structural engineeringstructural foundation designload calculationspile lateral analysisnumerical foundation analysisgeotechnical data interpretationrisk managementvalue engineeringrenewable energy systemsutility scale solar projects
Soft Skills
out-of-the-box thinkingcreativitydesign ownershipmentoringclient coordinationtechnical guidancecommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingbusiness development
Certifications
Bachelors Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelors Degree in Structural EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)Structural Engineer (SE)NCEES Council Record