Senior Structural Engineer

PVH - PVHardware; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PVH - PVHardware in Houston, TX seeks a Structural Engineering Manager to design, analyze, and optimize tracker structures for extreme environmental and operational conditions, ensuring stability and durability of solar tracking solutions. You will lead the structural team, perform FE analyses, validate against codes, and collaborate with design and manufacturing to ensure reliable field performance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in leadership roles in solar tracking structures, experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years in a structural/engineering leadership role.
• Experience in solar tracking structures and calculations.
• Experience with finite element tools (ANSYS,Abaqus,Consteel).
• Familiarity with Eurocode and ASCE standards.
• Basic AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and simulations of tracker structures under wind and load conditions.
• Lead design optimization to reduce material usage and cost while improving performance.
• Conduct structural calculations and validations to meet international standards.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to implement structural designs in manufacturing.
• Select and evaluate materials for strength, durability, and cost.
• Generate and manage technical documentation and certifications.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Structural analysis knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Consteel

CATIA

AutoCAD

Visual Basic

C++

Microsoft Office

Job description

PVHardware is looking for a Structural Engineering Manager to ensure that the tracker structures are designed, analyzed, and optimized to withstand extreme environmental and operational conditions, ensuring the stability, durability, and efficiency of the products in the photovoltaic sector.

PVH - PVHardware is a provider of innovative solar tracking solutions for the global utility-scale solar market, including trackers, fixed structures and SCADA system. Yet, we are the third largest solar tracker supplier in the world and aiming to be the leader in the industry!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineer/ Industrial Engineer specializing in Structural Calculation or similar. Masters' degree is preferred.
• 5+ years experience in the similar position is highly preferred.
• Experience in leadership position roles is highly preferred.
• Experience in the solar tracking sector and in the calculation of structures is highly preferred.
• Management of finite element calculation software Ansys, Abaqus, Consteel.
• Knowledge of Eurocode, ASCE...
• Basic AutoCAD experience is highly preferred.
• C++ and intermediate Visualbasic
• ANSYS, CATIA and Advanced Consteel
• Experience with Microsoft Office is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Structural Analysis: Perform analysis and simulations of the tracker structures to ensure their strength and stability under various conditions (wind, load, ground movement, etc.).
• Design Optimization: Propose design improvements to optimize material usage, reduce costs, and enhance tracker performance.
• Calculations and Validations: Perform structural calculations and validations to ensure that the structures meet international standards and technical project requirements.
• Collaboration with Engineering Team: Work closely with the design and production engineering teams to ensure proper implementation of structural designs in the manufacturing of trackers.
• Material Testing and Evaluation: Participate in selecting appropriate materials for the structures, considering factors such as strength, durability, and cost.
• Technical Documentation Management: Generate and maintain technical documentation related to structural analysis, reports, and necessary certifications.
• Quality Control: Ensure that the structures meet established quality standards and that manufacturing processes align with structural requirements.
• Project Management: Participate in the planning and coordination of projects related to the design and structural analysis of photovoltaic trackers.
• Risk Evaluation: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the structures, proposing solutions and improvements to ensure reliability and safety.

Our Values

• Committed, involved and responsible: We resolve our customer's problems as if they were our own.
• Committed to excellence: We care for each other as well as the world we live in.
• Humble but brave: Proud of who we are and what we do, without detracting from anyone.
• Learning from experience: Experts in what we do, hungry for new challenges, entrepreneurial spirit.

PV Hardware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on factors such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Our commitment is to foster a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity, treating everyone with respect and providing equal chances for professional growth. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply for our current job openings and be part of our team.