Revamp Engineering, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Structural Design Engineer III (PV Racking Systems)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expRevamp Engineering is seeking an Engineer III with expertise in Structural Engineering & PV Racking Systems to serve as a specialist focused on photovoltaic racking foundations. The role involves detailed design, evaluation, and integration of racking systems across utility-scale solar projects, while managing multiple projects and mentoring junior staff.
EnergyIndustrial EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
Hiring Manager
Veronica Arder
Responsibilities
Lead racking-system structural foundation analysis, including wind, seismic, and snow load evaluation per ASCE 7, IBC, and manufacturer criteria
Design and verify steel pile foundations for a variety of project sites, considering geotechnical design parameters, environmental conditions, and racking vendor design requirements
Review and qualify racking vendor calculations, drawings, and submittals for compliance with project and jurisdictional requirements
Support the development of Revamp’s internal design standards, tools, and templates for racking layout and structural modeling
Perform independent verification of third-party racking designs to ensure safety, reliability, and code compliance
Support auxiliary non-racking PV and BESS equipment foundation design, as required
Create structural engineering plans, details, and calculations for renewable energy and substation projects
Design concrete and steel foundations for project equipment to meet jurisdictional requirements at local, state, and federal levels for a variety of geotechnical parameters and soil types
Lead multiple concurrent projects and apply broad knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices to solve complex technical challenges
Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard and advanced engineering methods, procedures, and criteria
Serve as a primary structural point of contact for project teams within assigned portfolios
Coordinate closely with other disciplines (civil, electrical, and project engineering) to ensure full design alignment across project deliverables
Prepare project documents, including calculations, specifications, and drawings, ensuring technical quality and compliance with company and industry standards
Develop work plans and assign tasks to discipline team members
May act as Engineer of Record for the structural scope of work
Represent the structural discipline in internal and external meetings with professionalism and confidence
Support client interaction for multiple projects within a single portfolio, providing technical insights and resolving engineering challenges
Contribute to proposals for professional services, including scope definition and level-of-effort estimation
Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and field issue resolution
Mentor and support the technical development of staff engineers
Ensure all designs comply with applicable safety standards, codes, and practices, including ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360/341, IBC, and NDS
Develop or recommend process improvements, tools, or techniques that enhance design efficiency and consistency
Perform additional duties as assigned or directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
5 + years of experience in structural engineering with at least 2 + years focused on PV racking system foundation design, ground-mount solar, or similar steel/aluminum structures
Ability to evaluate and compare racking system foundations for structural integrity, constructability, and cost efficiency
Experience reading and interpreting site studies, geotechnical reports, multi-discipline drawings, and racking manufacture structural loading and layout drawings
Proficiency with structural engineering software such as RISA 3D/Foundation, Enercalc, L-PILE, or similar
In-depth understanding of applicable design codes and standards (ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360/341, IBC, NDS)
Demonstrated ability to lead small teams or projects, mentor junior engineers, and manage multiple deadlines effectively
Excellent problem-solving skills, with both analytical and creative approaches
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex technical information
Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work
EIT certification strongly preferred if not yet licensed
Experience collaborating with cross-discipline teams in a distributed, remote work environment
Preferred
Prior experience acting as Engineer of Record or performing QA/QC review of structural design deliverables is desirable but not required
Benefits
Participation in Revamp’s Employee Ownership ESOP program
Competitive compensation with bonus.
Full benefits package including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA.
Monthly health and wellness stipend.
Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
Paid parental leave.
401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.
Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.
Company
Revamp Engineering, Inc.
Revamp (www.revamp-eng.com) is the premier engineering firm for large-scale renewable energy projects.
51-200 employees
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