Structural Engineer - Utility-Scale Solar & BESS

Samsung C&T America, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung C&T Renewables America seeks a Structural Engineer specialized in utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will handle structural analysis, foundations, and integration of renewables, evaluating racking, trackers, and heavy BESS enclosures to meet environmental loads.

Responsibilities include developing specs, reviewing vendor calculations, and ensuring compliance with ASCE 7, IBC, ACI, and AISC. 3–5 years of relevant design experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of dedicated structural design experience in utility-scale solar and BESS sectors.
• Experience with structural analysis software and code compliance (ASCE 7, IBC, ACI, AISC).

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for solar trackers, fixed-tilt, and BESS foundations.
• Review and validate calculations, vendor drawings, and product certifications.
• Develop specifications for trackers, structures, and BESS enclosures.
• Support field modifications, RFIs, and constructability resolutions.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes and project requirements.

Skills

Structural analysis

Foundations design

Racking & BESS integration

Geotechnical interpretation

Coordination with engineers

Technical communication

Pile testing protocols

Pile-soil interaction

Structural code knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering background

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

RISA-3D

LPILE

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Samsung C&T Renewables America seeks a Structural Engineer specialized in utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will handle structural analysis, foundations, and integration of renewables, evaluating racking, trackers, and heavy BESS enclosures to meet environmental loads.

Responsibilities include developing specs, reviewing vendor calculations, and ensuring compliance with ASCE 7, IBC, ACI, and AISC. 3–5 years of relevant design experience is expected.