Description
structural design
foundation design
l-pile design
structural analysis
steel design
client communication
The interview process typically involves 3-5 conversations over 3-4 weeks, including a phone screen, discussions with hiring managers, cross-functional team interviews, executive leadership conversations, and final reference and background checks.
- Lead structural engineering for multiple solar projects, delivering on schedule.
- Design tracker foundations using L-Pile software.
- Review geotechnical reports and define soil-structure design parameters.
- Communicate foundation design challenges and recommendations to customers.
- Coordinate and manage construction drawing deliverables with EORs.
- Participate in project meetings with sales and customers to provide updates.
- Provide construction administration support, handling RFIs and submittals.
- Collaborate with Nevados project engineers throughout the design process.
- Maintain effective communication with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Perform structural analysis for dead, live, snow, wind, and seismic loads.
- Design steel structures and develop construction documents.
- Complete a multi-stage interview process including phone screen, hiring manager talks, cross-functional interviews, executive conversations, and reference/background checks.
Requirements
bachelor
5+ years
autocad
l-pile
pe license
asce 7
The company is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to oversee utility-scale and distributed-generation solar project design. The role involves managing and preparing construction deliverables such as drawings and calculations for solar power arrays, including tracker and foundation design, construction drawing preparation, coordination with project EORs, and construction administration. Effective communication and organization are essential for success.
The role requires traveling at least 10-20 % of the time for company off-sites, conferences, trade shows, site visits, and other events. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time as business needs change.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
- Possess at least 5 years of foundation design experience, preferably with driven steel piles.
- Apply knowledge of ASCE 7 and AISC standards.
- Understand geotechnical principles such as soil layers, L-Pile parameters, and frost heave.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and L-Pile.
- Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in any state (preferred).
- Travel 10-20% of the time for off-sites, conferences, and site visits.
Benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 per year, with total compensation determined by experience, skillset, and location. Additional components may include bonuses, commissions, and stock options.
Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401(k) participation, unlimited paid time off, generous sick leave, and paid company holidays. Nevados is committed to building an inclusive team that reflects diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives, and it is an equal-opportunity employer.
- Receive competitive base salary ($115k-$130k) with bonus, commission, and stock options.
- Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401(k) plans.
- Unlimited paid time off, generous sick leave, and paid holidays.
Training + Development
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