Senior Structural Engineer, Renewables Leader

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

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.