Senior Civil Structural Engineer – Solar/BESS
Job Description
Position Title: Senior Civil Structural Engineer
Position Location: Remote/Hybrid (On-site in MA office 1-week every 8-weeks)
Salary Range: Base Salary Up To $135k/yr (determined based on specific candidate qualifications & experience)
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist in production of project civil and structural drawings.
- Ensure all designs adhere to applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NEC, IEC, UL, and local permitting requirements).
- Help prepare and review Civil design, including grading and drainage details.
- Help prepare and review Civil calculations for various reports (drainage, cut and fill, SWPP, erosion control, and Stormwater risk level).
- Help prepare and review Structural specifications, considering factors such as strength, durability, and cost.
- Analyze loads (dead, live, wind, seismic) and design structural elements (beams, columns, slabs, foundations).
- Review and provide feedback/comments on vendor design and documentation.
- Provide field support, to include site visits to verify that work aligns with design specifications and safety standards.
- Ensure proper interdisciplinary coordination and effective communication on projects.
- Support preconstruction/proposal activities, such as cost estimates, quantity takeoffs and manpower requirements for proposals, formats and change orders.
- Evaluate and recommend renewable energy technologies and innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes.
- Provide procurement support as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the executive team.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
- 4-year degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar degree.
- 4+ years of experience in the electrical utility or renewable energy sector; previous experience in construction activities preferred.
- Have knowledge of civil/structural design and engineering techniques, preferably in solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and substation engineering.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office suite, Adobe programs; experience with Bluebeam, MicroStation, Procore, Revit, and PVSyst a plus.
- OSHA safety training is preferred.
- Must be willing to work a remote-heavy hybrid schedule with travel to HQ office in MA on a consistent rotation of 1-week on-site & in office every 8-weeks.
- Occasional but very minimal travel for project site visits is required but rare.
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