Structural Design Engineer – PV Solar & Storage

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design for utility-scale renewable energy and substation projects in Germany. You will develop structural plans, calculations, and details for renewable systems, ensuring code compliance and quality across multiple jurisdictions.

You will mentor staff engineers, coordinate with cross-functional teams, review geotechnical reports, and translate complex requirements into actionable designs that meet safety and performance standards.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in a structural engineering design role.
• PE licensure or EIT Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360/341, IBC, NDS.
• Ability to read site studies and drawings.
• Experience with renewable energy projects is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead high-impact structural design for utility-scale renewable energy and substation projects.
• Create structural plans, details, and calculations for renewable energy systems.
• Design concrete or steel foundations meeting codes at multiple levels for various geotechnical parameters.
• Apply knowledge of renewables BOS, modules, racking, inverters, and BOS.
• Prepare project documentation and reports.
• Mentor staff engineers and lead discipline teams.
• Attend project meetings and present engineering work.

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact structural design work for utility‑scale renewable energy and substation projects.
• Create structural engineering plans, details, and calculations for renewable energy and substation projects.
• Design concrete or steel foundations for project equipment to meet jurisdictional requirements at local, State and Federal levels for various geotechnical parameters and soil types.
• Acquire and apply advanced knowledge of renewable energy system layouts and components such as modules, racking, inverters, and Balance of Systems (BOS).
• Design a project, system, component, or process, and prepare project documentation.
• Formulate and solve problems.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard procedures and criteria.
• Develop a work plan for project tasks and discipline team members.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
• Support client interaction for multiple projects in a single portfolio.
• Assign tasks to and direct discipline team members to complete assignments.
• Provide mentoring for staff engineers.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments with high proficiency and confidence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in a structural engineering design role.
• In-depth knowledge of software tools including RISA 2D/3D/Foundation, Enercalc, L-PILE, or similar.
• Strong familiarity with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360/341, IBC, NDS, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Ability to read and understand site studies, geotechnical reports, and civil, structural, and architectural drawings.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or EIT Certificate is strongly preferred.
• 2+ years' experience with utility or commercial solar PV systems, substations, or energy storage system design is strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering design for renewable energy projects, including proficiency in relevant codes and standards, and the ability to lead and mentor engineering teams. Strong problem‑solving skills and experience with project documentation and compliance are essential.

Hard Skills

• Structural Engineering
• Concrete Foundation Design
• Steel Foundation Design
• Project Documentation
• Geotechnical Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Code Compliance
• Site Study Analysis
• Architectural Drawing Interpretation
• Energy Storage System Design

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Detail‑Oriented
• Creative Thinking
• Analytical Thinking
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure
• EIT Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Renewable Energy
• Utility-Scale Projects
• Substation Design
• Balance of Systems (BOS)
• Safety Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Enercalc
• L-PILE
• Project Management Software
• CAD Software
• BIM Software