Project Engineer, Structural — Solar & Renewables

ANS; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Vision insurance

Job summary

ANS is seeking a Project Engineer - Structural with 5-8 years of experience to support foundation and structural design for infrastructure and renewable energy projects. You will work with senior engineers on concept through construction, focusing on solar tracker systems, equipment pads, and site development structures.

This role offers opportunities to grow into leadership, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to safe, data-driven design decisions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• EIT certification required, PE in progress preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in structural design, with exposure to foundation engineering, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with structural software (e.g., RISA, RAM, STAAD) preferred.
• Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI standards.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to travel (10–15%) for occasional site visits or field support.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structural engineering efforts for utility substation projects including control enclosures, transformer foundations, dead-end structures, capacitor banks, and static masts.
• Review project documents and develop structural Basis of Design (BOD), including loads, design codes, geotechnical inputs, and material assumptions.
• Design and size shallow and deep foundations based on geotechnical recommendations and equipment loads.
• Perform load calculations and develop structural models using FEA tools (e.g., RISA, RAM, STAAD).
• Coordinate with geotechnical engineers to integrate foundation performance assumptions and loading capacities.
• Prepare structural drawings, elevations, details, and specifications using AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

EIT Certification

PE in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

RAM

STAAD

Job description

ANS is seeking a Project Engineer - Structural with 5-8 years of experience to support foundation and structural design for infrastructure and renewable energy projects. You will work with senior engineers on concept through construction, focusing on solar tracker systems, equipment pads, and site development structures.

This role offers opportunities to grow into leadership, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to safe, data-driven design decisions in a fast-paced