Structural Engineer - Power and Energy

Job Summary

The Structural Engineer will support the project team with structural analysis and design of structural steel and concrete foundations for Solar, BESS, and Substation projects.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of structural engineering principles involved in the design of structural steel and concrete foundations for utility‑scale solar, BESS, and substation‑related projects.
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills; self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and committed to delivering high‑quality work through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders and internal teams, actively coordinating engineering and design activities across disciplines.
• Lead engineering efforts from project initiation to completion, working closely with drafters, designers, and engineers to develop, review, and finalize design drawings and packages.
• Draft, review, and finalize a variety of technical documents including master deliverable lists, design criteria, engineering reports, specifications, bills of materials, and proposals.
• Have a solid understanding of industry practices and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 113, ACI 318, ACI 336.1, AISC 360, IEEE, NEC and other applicable codes and standards.
• Review internal and external designs for compliance with safety codes, client standards, constructability, and best design practices; conduct interdisciplinary reviews.
• Report workload status to the Project Manager (PM) and Discipline Manager (DM) regularly and complete assignments within defined scope, schedule, and budget, while ensuring high accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Assist PMs in developing proposal documents, technical scopes, and cost estimates for bids and change orders.
• Proficiency in standard tools including MS Office, Outlook, Teams, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Develop new custom design tools, manual calculation sheets, and report templates using Mathcad or Excel.
• Occasional travel (less than 20 %) may be required for site visits, field walkdowns, or client meetings.

• Lead structural design for solar, BESS, and substation projects by producing high‑quality drawing packages, including foundation plan/details, steel plan/assemblies, steel fabrication details, design specifications, and bill of materials.
• Apply geotechnical and corrosion recommendations in steel pile designs.
• Proficiency in structural design software such as ROBOT, RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, L‑PILE, MFAD, Hilti PROFIS Engineering Suite, or equivalent software.
• Experience with software such as Revit, PVcase, Civil 3D, and transmission line modelling tools (PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE, or PLS‑TOWER) is a plus.
• Must have experience with power systems equipment, including PV modules, inverters, racking, piles, batteries, BMS/EMS, disconnects, transformers, switch gear, control building, cap banks, and other HV equipment/components.
• Review project data to analyze existing site conditions and factors for design development such as geotechnical reports, manufacturer data, surveys, and easement documents.
• Coordinate closely with civil and electrical teams to integrate structural design with site access, equipment placement, structural supports, and foundation requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (ABET Accredited)

• Pay Range: $135,000 – $175,000+ base, end‑of‑year bonus, and benefits.
• Generous Paid Time Off; flexible work schedules available for some positions; tenure awards.
• Competitive compensation packages; annual bonuses, spot bonuses, peer recognition awards; 401K match up to 4 %.
• Tuition assistance; student loan repayment; paid licensing/certification fees and renewals; financial rewards for obtaining licensure.
• Employee referrals; annual wellness reimbursement.
• Dependent care match.
• Medical (BC/BS), dental (Delta), vision (VSP); family planning & IVF benefits; pet insurance; health savings account and flexible spending account options.
• Employer‑paid LTD, STD, life insurance;
  Met Life supplemental benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness;
  Member Assistance Program.

As set forth in Atwell, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.