Structural Designer (Renewable Structural) (62511)

NEI Electric Power Engineering; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 44,083 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Annual team building

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering is seeking a Structural Designer for Renewable projects. The role involves designing and detailing structures for solar, wind, and energy storage systems. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and 3–5 years in drafting and design.

Key skills required include proficiency with AutoCAD and strong communication. The position offers a hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of drafting, design, engineering, or related experience.
• Strong command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural design and drafting.
• Produce structural drawing packages.
• Check and coordinate designs for accuracy.

Skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Tools

PLS-CADD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Designer – Renewable Structural

Job Details: Level – Experienced; Location – Remote or Lakewood, CO; Position Type – Full Time; Education Level – 2 Year Degree; Salary Range – $32.00–$47.00 hourly; Travel – Minimal 0–10%; Shift – Day; Category – Drafting & Design.

About the Position: As a Structural Designer in the Renewable Structural group, you will be responsible for the design and detailing of steel, concrete, and foundation systems for utility‑scale solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and substations nationwide. You will work collaboratively with engineers and multi‑disciplinary teams to develop high‑quality construction deliverables. Structural Designers are responsible for drafting and modeling in a manner that ensures accurate, buildable, and cost‑effective designs are delivered on time and within budget.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural design and drafting for utility‑scale renewable projects, including steel racking systems and supports for PV solar arrays, wind turbine foundations, anchor bolt layouts, and tower interface details, BESS enclosure foundations and steel support structures, substation steel structures, bus supports, equipment stands, and transmission pole framing.
• Produce structural drawing packages including general arrangement drawings, foundation plans/sections, reinforcing details, steel framing plans, elevations, and connection details, structure loading diagrams, fabrication drawings, and installation details.
• Support engineers with preparation of design calculations, construction details, and material take‑offs.
• Check and coordinate designs to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project specifications and codes.
• Assist with review of vendor/shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project requirements.
• Perform limited field inspections to verify as‑built conditions and support construction teams.
• Collaborate across disciplines (civil, electrical, and mechanical) to ensure alignment between site design and structural systems.
• Apply knowledge of relevant Codes and Standards (IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, IEEE, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Must Have

• Education: Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of drafting, design, engineering, or related experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite required.
• A strong command of the English language and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and people skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Nice to Have

• Proficiency with and/or knowledge of modeling and design software PLS‑CADD and PLS‑POLE.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with MicroStation.

Working Conditions

• Work Environment: office setting; some field work may be required.
• Travel: 0–10%.
• Physical Activities: must be able to lift 25lb.
• Managerial Responsibility: manage own work schedule with supervisor input; self‑check work product; identify discrepancies and bring to supervisor or engineer.

Team Member Benefits

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long‑Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting.
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday.
• Annual team building.
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility.
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities.
• Pet insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I‑9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.