Sr. Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead civil engineering projects in the renewable sector. This remote position offers the chance to work on innovative onshore and offshore wind projects, ensuring high-quality designs and compliance with industry standards. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders, managing projects, and providing expert guidance on foundation designs. Join a global consultancy dedicated to sustainable energy solutions and make a significant impact in the renewable energy landscape while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering within the renewable industry.
• Proficiency in engineering design software and familiarity with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering aspects of renewable energy projects, focusing on wind.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance for improvements.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD.Pro

Plaxis

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer (US) (Remote)

K2 Management is a dynamic, global, independent and leading consultancy working exclusively within the renewable industry.

We are currently seeking an experienced Structural Engineer who can actively support our Civil Engineering Center of Excellence and contribute to the expansion of the company’s market position through the development of our civil design services and support of ongoing projects. Based in the U.S., this position reports to our Head of Civil Engineering. The primary work will be remote based in the U.S. (preferably Mid-West or East-Coast), though some support of other global work may be needed from time to time.

Areas of responsibility:

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the civil engineering aspects of renewable energy projects, particularly for onshore wind projects, but capabilities and experience in solar projects as well as offshore wind are desired. You will be the subject matter expert for wind turbine foundation design and collection system layout, as well as all civil engineering aspects of the balance of plant portion of renewable energy projects including road design, substation layout, grading, etc. This role involves defining requirement specifications for foundation and civil balance of plant designs and reviewing those designs, acting in the capacity of Owner's Engineer or providing due diligence services to investors.

In your role, you will:

• Conduct detailed reviews of design documents, reports and calculations and provide technical guidance and recommendations for design improvements and optimizations.
• Act as the Owner’s Engineer representing the client’s interests during project development and execution.
• Project manage Owner’s Engineer onshore wind scopes, supporting in the development of project schedules, budgets and resource plans. Identifying and addressing potential issues or risks related to the turbine foundations and civil balance of plant.
• Manage the development of wind turbine foundation designs from an Engineer of Record and optimize collection system layouts, meeting project specifications, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the balance of plant design, including access roads, crane pads, substation grading, layout, foundation and associated infrastructure.
• Conduct site visits during project construction to verify appropriate implementation of civil designs, review overall construction quality of work, QA/QC documentation, etc.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, regulatory bodies and provide clear and concise technical reports and presentations.

Support our regional offices and other departments such as our Project Management or our Due Diligence teams on all foundation and balance of plant related matters and sales activities.

Manage geotechnical and survey contractors.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Masters, combined with 5+ years of professional experience from a similar position within the renewable industry.
• Proficiency in engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, Plaxis, ArcGIS).
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ANSI, ACI, ASME, ASTM, IBC).
• Experience in engineering consultancy.
• Good organizational skills and a structured working approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proactive, self-motivated and dedicated to delivering high quality work. Willing to support multiple teams and flexibility to support varying day-to-day business tasks.
• Structured, analytical and eye for details while at the same time able to take a high-level view of the situation.
• High ethical standards are required as well as a dedicated team player with diplomatic skills and high level of integrity.

About K2 Management:

At K2 Management, we support our clients in their efforts to develop and operate energy projects that achieve the best possible return on investment. We are a global team of highly experienced specialists with practical knowledge from projects all over the world. We are dedicated to supporting our clients’ efforts to achieve their project milestones within targeted cost, schedule, and quality parameters so that the resulting projects operate as expected. K2 Management has offices worldwide and employs approximately 165 people today. You will be working with great colleagues in a global organization with the opportunity to be close to our core business that is developing and supporting onshore and offshore renewable energy projects all over the world on behalf of our clients. We work as one team with respect, credibility and dedication as our core values.

Our people are fundamental to our business, and we strive to offer an environment where every employee feels safe and included as their true, authentic self. We are committed to cultivating a culture of equity and inclusion across K2 Management and believe that collaboration between individuals with varied backgrounds, cultures and experiences leads to a stronger more agile and competitive company.

We encourage everyone to apply regardless of their background or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to receiving your application. To apply, please visit www.k2management.com