Structural Project Engineer
$115,000–$150,000 year
On-siteOakland, California, United States
Job Summary
Design and engineer Planted Solar projects ranging from 10-200+ MW, focusing on structural and mechanical aspects of solar arrays and site layouts. Develop comprehensive structural calculation packages incorporating site environmental loads, frost heave, and foundation constraints for external review. Project manage on-site pile load and corrosivity testing while acting as the primary technical liaison between field operations and the design team. Determine structural foundation specifications based on site environmental loads and soil conditions. Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and engineering teammates to drive project outcomes and champion system improvements through critical hardware and software feedback. Travel to project sites to support construction and ensure customer satisfaction. This full-time role in Oakland, CA requires 3-5 years of experience and offers a salary of $115,000 - $150,000 plus stock options.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or structural engineering, or other related discipline
- 3+ years experience designing utility scale solar PV systems, or equivalent structural or civil engineering projects
- Proficiency in reviewing construction drawings and using proprietary or standard design software to optimize site layouts based on geotechnical inputs
- Experience with geotechnical analysis, digital elevation models, GIS, mapping, and coordinate frames
- A track record of organization, adaptability, attention to detail, and project management skills
- Ability to communicate among construction, technical and non-technical personnel, both internally and outside the company
- Hands-on attitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness
- Inquisitive and not afraid to speak up to get necessary information or input
- Eagerness to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge
- Strong record of safe field operations and ability to integrate safety into product design and project operations
- Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment
- Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in-person role
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Experience with 2D CAD and 3D CAD tools, such as Civil3D or SolidWorks
- Geotechnical design experience with design of foundations, equipment pads, and/or utility trenches
- Field experience in a construction environment
- Experience with new product development
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