Structural Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Design, analyze, and enhance system and equipment layouts for solar energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations.

• Collaborate with KE design and project teams, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and external engineering partners.

• Act as the subject matter expert for foundations, load-bearing members, materials, fasteners, and coatings.

• Design the mechanical and structural components of photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and substations.

• Conduct load analysis, foundation sizing, and corrosion assessments utilizing engineering software.

• Establish or validate construction, manufacturing, and installation standards and specifications.

• Coordinate design documentation and installation to ensure adherence to requirements.

• Develop test plans, compile data, and create engineering reports.

• Prepare or review specifications for the purchase of structural/mechanical equipment and materials.

• Oversee project challenges, timelines, budgets, and quality assurance.

• Perform onsite visits as necessary to gather information and support solutions.

• Collaborate with regulatory bodies, subcontractors, and manufacturers/distributors.

• Maintain project files, drawings, documents, and records in the company database.

⛳️ Requirements

• Expertise in materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes.

• Proficiency in structural loading analysis.

• At least 3 years of experience in engineering.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.

• Professional Engineering license is preferred but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit is preferred.

• Ability to work collaboratively with the team as well as independently.

• Valid driver's license with a record of safe and responsible driving.

• Capability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for prolonged periods.

• Capacity to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-covered health and dental insurance for employees.

• HSA contributions to assist with your medical expenses.

• Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage.

• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.

• Profit sharing and performance-based incentives.

• Paid weekly with competitive salaries.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Six paid holidays.

• Education reimbursement.

• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage.

• Potential for bonuses.