Structural Designer; Renewable Structural

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: $32.00 - $47.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
Minimal: 0 - 10%
Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Drafting & Design

As a Structural Designer in the Renewable Structural group, you will be responsible for the design and detailing of steel, concrete, and foundation systems for utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and substations nationwide. This position will work collaboratively with engineers and multi-disciplinary teams to develop high-quality construction deliverables. Structural Designers are responsible for drafting and modeling in a manner that ensures accurate, buildable, and cost-effective designs are delivered on time and within budget.

This opportunity is available to local / in-office (Lakewood, Colorado) and full-time remote candidates.

• Perform detailed structural design and drafting for utility-scale renewable projects, including:
  • Steel racking systems and supports for PV solar arrays
  • Wind turbine foundations, anchor bolt layouts, and tower interface details
  • BESS enclosure foundations and steel support structures
  • Substation steel structures, bus supports, equipment stands, and transmission pole framing
• Produce structural drawing packages including:
  • General arrangement drawings, foundation plans/sections, reinforcing details
  • Steel framing plans, elevations, and connection details
  • Structure loading diagrams, fabrication drawings, and installation details
• Support engineers with preparation of design calculations, construction details, and material take-offs
• Check and coordinate designs to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project specifications and codes
• Assist with review of vendor/shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project requirements
• Perform limited field inspections to verify as-built conditions and support construction teams
• Collaborate across disciplines (civil, electrical, and mechanical) to ensure alignment between site design and structural systems
• Apply knowledge of relevant Codes and Standards (IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, IEEE, etc.)
• Understanding of applicable Codes and Standards
• Other duties as assigned

• Education:
  
  Associates degree in related field preferred
• Experience:
  
  3 – 5+ years of drafting, design, engineering, or related experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite required
• A strong command of the English language
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

• Proficiency with and/or knowledge of modeling and design software PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE would be a plus
• Proficiency with Civil 3D would be a plus
• Proficiency with Micro Station would be a plus

Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required

Travel:
Minimal: 0 – 10%

Physical

Activities:

Must be able to lift 25lbs. Team Member is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from their supervisor and completing assigned tasks. Team Member should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the project in a timely manner. Team Member’s work product should be self-checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer responsible for the project.

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