Civil​/Structural Senior Subject Matter Expert; SME

Civil/Structural Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME)

This position is for a Civil/Structural Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for providing structural and geotechnical input and best-practices guidance for business initiatives from concept through project completion. The role involves performing advanced engineering assignments, managing projects, and ensuring designs meet project specifications, safety standards, and long-term reliability goals, with a focus on utility-scale solar, BESS, and power plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide responsive engineering support for wind, solar, energy storage, clean fuels, substation, and transmission opportunities.
• Participate in design and constructability reviews, providing timely feedback to maintain project schedules.
• Manage project engineering duties, including schedule and budget oversight, and coordinate with environmental, procurement, and construction teams.
• Lead engineering reviews, value engineering assessments, and design optimization processes.
• Drive the resolution of critical issues during project execution to prevent budget or schedule jeopardy.
• Support project financing efforts by ensuring Independent Engineers and Lenders are comfortable with engineering designs.
• Define project requirements and scope, assess execution risk, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform due diligence on emerging technologies and support technical evaluations of equipment and materials.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of engineering designs and project plans to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Perform annual specification reviews and incorporate lessons learned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.

Experience:

6 to 10 years of experience managing engineering projects, including 5-7+ years of structural engineering experience, preferably in wind, solar, or BESS projects.

Technical

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to independently review and redline structural design submittals.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying national codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC) and renewable energy industry standards.
• Skilled in checking structural analysis models and construction drawings for adequacy and constructability.
• Familiarity with deliverables management platforms like Unifier, Bluebeam, and SharePoint.
• Experience with civil/structural design components such as foundations, site grading, drainage systems, seismic qualification, and pipe supports.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred.
• An understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and construction materials behavior is a strong plus.

Work Environment

• This position requires a willingness to travel within North America, estimated at 10-20% of the time.
• Driving will be required as part of the position duties.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $47.00/hour to $52.49/hour. This position is a contract role.