Structural Engineer - Renewables

Ulteig is seeking talented and motivated candidates for a Structural Engineer - Renewables role supporting utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery storage projects. The selected candidate will engage with Ulteig’s civil, structural, and electrical design teams and our clients to provide innovative, forward thinking design solutions to facilitate the development, design, and construction of renewable energy 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.
• The 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.

• B.S. 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 is preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ 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 preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

Note:

We encourage you to think outside the box – you might not meet 100% of the skills listed, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. Relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

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