Remote Structural Engineer for Utility-Scale Solar & Storage

Actalent; Minnesota; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health and dental

HSA contributions

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Structural/Civil Engineer with utility-scale solar and battery energy storage experience to lead civil and structural design from early development through construction, while collaborating with a skilled team focused on quality and execution.

This remote role offers project ownership, cross-discipline collaboration, and opportunities to influence design decisions across multiple renewable energy projects, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting solar, renewable energy, or power system projects.
• Experience with civil and structural engineering for utility-scale solar and/or battery energy storage projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PVCase, Microsoft Office.
• Experience reviewing IFC and construction-ready design packages.
• Strong understanding of constructability reviews and project execution.
• Excellent communication and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design efforts from preliminary engineering through IFC (Issued for Construction) and active construction.
• Review and validate grading, drainage, stormwater, roadway, foundation, and racking system designs.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for civil and structural engineering, constructability, and site development considerations.
• Conduct design reviews at key milestones to ensure quality, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Drive resolution of design risks, conflicts, and constructability concerns.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, estimating, and operations teams to optimize project outcomes.
• Coordinate with developers, customers, permitting agencies, and external engineering firms.
• Support permitting efforts and ensure designs meet applicable regulatory and jurisdictional requirements.
• Provide technical guidance during construction, including field issue resolution and design clarification.
• Partner with electrical engineering teams to ensure successful integration with substations, SCADA systems, and utility infrastructure.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Project management

Multitasking

Constructability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PVCase

Microsoft Office

IFC reviews

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Structural/Civil Engineer with utility-scale solar and battery energy storage experience to lead civil and structural design from early development through construction, while collaborating with a skilled team focused on quality and execution.

This remote role offers project ownership, cross-discipline collaboration, and opportunities to influence design decisions across multiple renewable energy projects, with travel to sites as needed.