Lead Solar Structural Engineer

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking talented and motivated candidates for a Lead Solar Structural Engineer 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. 

What You’ll Do

• Acts as Engineer of Record for renewable structural engineering projects in multiple states and/or provinces.  Acquires additional licenses as necessary to meet project/client needs.
• Calculates loads for equipment located on solar and Battery storage 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.
• Mentors’ other engineers and designers.
• Majority of the work will be in the office, with up to 20% of the time in the field, visiting clients, and representing Ulteig at conferences and trade shows as warranted.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelors Degree 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 required (Or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire).
• Minimum of 7+ 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 required.
• 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.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, 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. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees for over 75 years.