Solar Field Structural Engineer - Travel Up to 75%

Pure Power Engineering; Hoboken (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking spot in office parking area

Commuter benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits (

401k matching

Job summary

Pure Power Engineering seeks a Field Structural Engineer with extensive on-site experience to support solar engineering projects. You will evaluate existing structures in the field and translate site conditions into accurate structural plans and analysis packages for rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations.

The role is field-intensive with travel up to 75%, requiring close collaboration with design teams to deliver safe, efficient solar solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
• EIT or FE certification and/or PE license as applicable.
• 3+ years of experience in structural analysis and retrofit projects.
• Extensive experience performing structural field inspections and site assessments.
• Experience regenerating structural drawings from field measurements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, TEDDS, and RAM.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent field site visits to evaluate existing buildings for rooftop solar installations and structural upgrades.
• Assess structural systems across commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities to determine solar capacity and feasibility.
• Identify framing systems, load paths, structural materials, and connection details to support photovoltaic system design.
• Take precise field measurements and regenerate structural drawings reflecting site conditions.
• Perform structural analysis of existing buildings for solar mount installation to verify adequacy for dead loads, wind loads, and seismic demands.
• Prepare calculation packages and engineering reports required for solar permit approvals for rooftop and ground mount systems.
• Collaborate with in-house Structural PEs and solar design teams to develop efficient structural solutions.
• Use AutoCAD to generate structural drawings, retrofit details, and field-verified documentation.
• Support construction teams by responding to RFIs and clarifying structural requirements.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Work cross-functionally with project managers, electrical engineers, and solar designers to meet client schedules.
• Follow company engineering standards and procedures while working under senior supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field inspections

Structural analysis

Project coordination

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Valid driver's license

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural)

EIT/FE certification

Master’s degree (Structural)

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

TEDDS

RAM

Job description

Pure Power Engineering seeks a Field Structural Engineer with extensive on-site experience to support solar engineering projects. You will evaluate existing structures in the field and translate site conditions into accurate structural plans and analysis packages for rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations.

The role is field-intensive with travel up to 75%, requiring close collaboration with design teams to deliver safe, efficient solar solutions.