Westwood Professional Services · 1 day ago
Structural Lead Engineer
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
4+ years expWestwood Professional Services, Inc is seeking a Structural Lead Engineer responsible for overseeing the design, analysis, and implementation of structural engineering projects. This role involves leading a team of engineers and collaborating with other disciplines to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the structural engineering team focused on solar energy projects, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to engineers and designers
Accountable to project deliverable quality
Provide guidance and review of proposal efforts and invoicing for the structural scope of solar energy projects
Implement engineering processes, training, and best practices tailored to the unique challenges of solar energy projects, including innovative design solutions for PV racking system and ancillary structure foundations
Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications
Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations
Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to develop integrated solutions
Mentor and train junior engineers and technical staff
Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively
Communicate project status and technical information to clients and stakeholders
Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure quality and adherence to design specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Minimum of 4 years of experience in structural engineering, with 1-2 years in a managerial or leadership role, specifically in the solar energy sector
Proven experience in managing complex engineering projects related to solar energy, including knowledge of solar array design, racking systems, and typical subgrade challenges
Strong knowledge of shallow and deep foundation systems, soil structure interaction, construction techniques, and remediation techniques for shallow and deep foundations on large scale engineering projects
Strong knowledge of structural design software and tools relevant to solar energy projects. Software such as LPile, Risa 3D, STAAD Pro, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Robot, FEA modeling techniques
Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318, NDS
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.51M2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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