Principal Engineer - Structural

Ans; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 147,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ANS in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead large design teams across a portfolio of renewable energy projects, ensuring adherence to technical standards, design quality, and on-time delivery while developing the team and supporting clients and business growth.

You will champion engineering software (Excel, RISA, LPILE, Trimble) and design automation (VBA, Python) to drive innovative, reliable structures. Strong PE with SE preferred and 12+ years’ experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 12+ years of structural engineering experience with Professional Engineer (PE) required; SE preferred.
• Expert command of structural analysis and design and applicable codes and standards.
• Demonstrated experience as a technical authority — setting standards, leading reviews, resolving complex challenges.
• Proficiency with structural and foundation software (RISA, LPILE), Trimble products, Excel, and design automation (VBA/Python).
• Strong leadership, mentoring ability, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for structural analysis and design across complex projects.
• Establish and govern code/standard approaches (ASCE 7, IBC, NESC, ASCE 113, IEEE 693, NFPA).
• Set and drive adherence to Client/EPC/Owner/Utility standards across the discipline.
• Oversee specifications and contract requirements with PMs and clients from design to construction.
• Serve as structural SME providing direction across projects and teams.
• Champion use of engineering software and design automation across the discipline.
• Mentor engineers/designers and lead design/OE reviews.
• Develop standards, details, and processes; drive continuous improvement.
• Support business development and client relationships as senior technical authority.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Communication

PE license

SE preferred

Code compliance

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Structural/Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

RISA

LPILE

Trimble products

Excel

VBA

Python

Job description

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Firm by Zweig Reports and featured in Inc. 5000’s Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we're proud of what we've built and where we're headed.

We're allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• A supportive, dynamic, and innovative team culture.
• Opportunities to attend industry events and showcase your skills.
• A chance to directly shape the voice and vision of one of the industry’s fastest-growing firms.

About the Role

As a Principal Engineer, you’ll lead and coordinate the workloads of larger design teams across a portfolio of renewable energy projects (PV, BESS, HV). You’ll be accountable for adherence to technical standards, design quality, and on-time delivery, while developing the team and supporting clients and business growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Provide technical leadership for structural analysis and design of foundations (driven piles, screw and helical piles, and cast-in-place concrete), overhead steel structures, building envelopes, and non-building structures on the most complex projects.

• Establish and govern code and standard approaches — ASCE 7, IBC, NESC, ASCE 113, IEEE 693, and NFPA — as the technical authority.

• Set and drive adherence to applicable Client, EPC, Owner, and Utility standards across the discipline.

• Provide senior oversight of specifications and contract requirements with project managers and client representatives from early design through construction, resolving complex constructability issues with construction teams.

• Serve as the structural subject-matter expert, providing technical leadership and direction across projects and teams.

• Champion effective use of engineering software (Excel, RISA, LPILE, and Trimble products) and design automation (VBA and Python) across the discipline.

• Mentor and develop engineers and designers, and lead design and quality (OE) reviews.

• Develop structural design standards, details, and processes, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

• Support business development, client technical relationships, and proposals as a senior technical authority.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• A bachelor’s degree in structural or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a master’s degree is preferred.

• 12+ years of structural engineering experience with recognized technical depth. Professional Engineer (PE) required; SE preferred.

• Expert command of structural analysis and design and the applicable codes and standards.

• Demonstrated experience as a technical authority — setting standards, leading reviews, and resolving the most complex design and constructability challenges.

• Proficiency with structural and foundation software (RISA, LPILE), Trimble products, Excel, and design automation (VBA/Python).

• Recognized technical leadership, mentoring ability, and strong communication.

$147,000 - $189,000 a year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ready to join us?

If you’re passionate about clean energy design, precision engineering, and turning data into impact, we want to meet you! Join us in shaping the next generation of solar and battery storage projects—and help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows.