Structural Engineer; Foundations - Solar Industry

Company Overview

Nevados is the premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain. We offer innovative all-terrain trackers paired with a comprehensive software suite in an integrated technology platform that optimizes solar performance, improves plant reliability and respects the natural landscape. Headquartered in Oakland and backed by institutional capital, Nevados is transforming utility-scale PV deployment with our tracking solutions and partnership approach.

Nevados is a distributed organization with many team members working remotely, while other roles require an in office and on-site presence. Specifics of the work location, travel expectations and other role requirements are outlined in the position overview. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively.

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to oversee utility-scale and distributed generation solar project design. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and preparing construction deliverables (drawings, calculations) for solar power arrays. Project tasks include structural design of the solar tracker, foundation design, preparing structural construction drawings, coordinating with the project EORs, and construction administration. Effective communication and organization will be vital in the success of this role.

• Lead structural engineering efforts for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to customers.
• Design tracker foundations using software such as L-Pile.
• Review geotechnical reports to determine soil-structure design parameters for foundation design.
• Review geotechnical reports and communicate to the customer any challenges or recommendations for foundation design.
• Coordinate and manage project construction drawing deliverables with EOR.
• Attend project meetings with Sales and customers to answer questions and provide updates.
• Provide construction administration support for ongoing projects, including RFIs and submittals.
• Collaborate with other project engineers at Nevados in the project design process.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or structural engineering.
• Minimum 5 years designing foundations, preferably driven steel piles.
• Strong knowledge of ASCE 7 and AISC.
• Experience in structural analysis and design, including dead, live, snow, wind, and seismic loads, design of steel structures, and development of construction documents.
• Ability to understand geotechnical principles (soil layers, L-Pile parameters, frost heave).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and L-Pile.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills, including task prioritization, and resource management.
• Geotechnical engineering experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in any State.

$110,000 - $130,000 a year

These ranges indicate base salary. See more regarding total compensation packages below. Actual compensation will be determined based on candidate experience, skillset, and location.

Nevados offers competitive base salary, bonus, commission (if applicable to the role) and stock options commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full time employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and vol life. We also offer 401(k) participation, unlimited PTO, generous sick leave, paid company holidays and additional benefit offerings as we continue to grow.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Unless otherwise explicitly stated as a requirement of the role, candidates must be willing to travel at least 10‑20% of the time for company off‑sites, conferences, trade…