Structural Engineer

Summary

Knobelsdorff is a turnkey specialty contractor providing automation, electrical, energy, and power services. The Structural Engineer will design, analyze, and optimize structural and mechanical systems for solar energy and battery energy storage system installations, while coordinating with internal teams, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and engineering partners. The role also supports engineering studies, construction standards, technical documentation, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross functionally across KE design and project teams, customer representatives, vendors, subcontractors, and external engineering partners to ensure projects timelines are met
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for design and constructability of the following systems: foundations, rigid and flexible load carrying members, materials, fasteners, and coatings
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to achieve mutual desired design of the mechanical and structural aspects of photovoltaic, battery storage and substation systems to include foundations, racking, fasteners, equipment mounting, and equipment pads
• Perform a wide range of engineering tasks to include load analysis, foundation sizing, corrosion analysis, etc. by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment such as BlueBeam, AutoCAD, MathCAD or similar, Ansys or similar
• Establish and/or verify construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications for mechanical systems
• Ensure compliance with vendor, customer and internal requirements by directing or coordinating design documentation and installation
• Generate test plans, compile data, and write reports as part of engineering projects and studies
• Prepare and/or review specifications for purchases of structural/mechanical equipment and materials
• Work collaboratively in the team to design and execute complex projects under the direction of the team lead
• Manage project problems quickly and effectively to maintain project schedules, cost, and quality
• Conduct onsite visits to review mechanical and structural systems as needed to collect information to support projects and achieve solutions
• Foster key strategic relationships with various partners through technical engagement and collaboration
• Interface with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and manufacturers/distributors to obtain and share technical information
• Manage, as part of the above activities, project files, drawings, documents & records in our database, maintaining confidentiality

Skills

• Proficiency with materials, coatings, manufacturing methods
• Competency in structural loading analysis
• Minimum of 3 year's experience in engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering
• Ability to work closely with the team as well as independently
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license that represents a history of safe & competent driving
• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
• Professional Engineering license preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Proficiency with materials, coatings, manufacturing methods
• Competency in structural loading analysis
• Minimum of 3 year's experience in engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering
• Ability to work closely with the team as well as independently
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license that represents a history of safe & competent driving
• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs

Nice to Haves

• Professional Engineering license preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is preferred

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
• Bonus potential