Structural Designer (Renewable Structural) (63065)

Summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering is an engineering services firm focused on serving people and solving problems. The Structural Designer will design and detail structural systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects, produce construction drawing packages, support engineers, and coordinate designs across disciplines to ensure accurate, constructible, and code-compliant deliverables.

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.)
• Understanding of applicable Codes and Standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• * **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
• * Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• * Good interpersonal and people skills
• * Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• * Must be able to lift 25lbs
• * **Education:** Associates degree in related field preferred
• * Proficiency with and/or knowledge of modeling and design software PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE would be a plus
• * Proficiency with Civil 3D would be a plus
• * Proficiency with MicroStation would be a plus
• * Travel: Minimal: 0 – 10%

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * **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
• * Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• * Good interpersonal and people skills
• * Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• * Must be able to lift 25lbs

Nice to Haves

• * **Education:** Associates degree in related field preferred
• * Proficiency with and/or knowledge of modeling and design software PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE would be a plus
• * Proficiency with Civil 3D would be a plus
• * Proficiency with MicroStation would be a plus
• * Travel: Minimal: 0 – 10%

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 to use at your discretion
• Annual Team Building
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Pet insurance