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Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company for solar projects across the United States, offering integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Blue Ridge Power has installed 7 GW of solar infrastructure throughout the country and employs about 900 team members. Learn more at blueridgepower.com.
Blue Ridge Power is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing team. The structural/mechanical team focuses primarily on Pile and Foundation designs for distributed generation and utility scale photovoltaic systems. With BRP being an EPC, the structural/mechanical engineering team works closely with our construction team to ensure the most effective designs are being utilized. You will be joining a team that is ever-evolving and innovating to create unique engineering solutions to become increasingly more efficient. The Senior Structural Engineer with report to the Director, Mechanical Engineering.
What You'll Do
- Act as the structural Subject Matter Expert (SME) for utility scale solar projects.
- Review owner/developer documents to ensure specification are being met.
- Work with estimating to determine proposal budgets and site feasibility. This will include prelim foundation designs and thorough geotechnical reviews.
- Manage external Structural, Geotechnical, and Corrosion EOR's.
- Ensure project deliverable timelines are being met.
- Preform QA/QC reviews of all structural related drawings, reports, and calculations.
- Develop internal engineering tools, resources, and templates.
- Validate all site specific structural jurisdictional requirements.
- Collaborate as required with all other departments, to include external contacts.
- Preform additional duties as/or directed.
Must-Haves
- 5+ years of structural related design experience to include foundations.
- Experience in PV Structural Design.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Office suite.
- Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards. (ASCE 7, ASTM, IBC, ACI, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
Nice-to-Haves
- Working knowledge of wind tunnel testing.
- Experience analyzing Geotechnical parameters and Pile Load Testing results.
- Working knowledge of sacrificial steel and corrosion.
- Experience with mechanical/working loads.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
- Master's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred
Working Environment and Physical Demand
- 10% Traveling to sites will be required.
- Position works in an office environment.
- Position has opportunity to be remote.
- Preferably a candidate near our office locations in Asheville or Fayetteville, NC.
- Must be willing to travel and work non-standard hours when required.
Blue Ridge Power believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, training, and development, giving back to the community, remote work options, dog-friendly offices, and much more. Blue Ridge Power is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Blue Ridge Power does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
