Senior Structural Engineer

Blue Ridge Power (BRP) is seeking a motivated and 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. In this position, you will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in our structural team for BRP's utility-scale solar projects.  

The Senior Structural Engineer reports directly to the Director, Structural Engineering. 

This position can be remote, preferably in comfortable traveling distance to one of our BRP office locations in Fayetteville, or Asheville, NC. Office and project site visits will be required. This could include 10% travel.

What You’ll Do:  

• Act as the structural Subject Matter Expert (SME) for utility-scale solar projects. 
• Review owner/developer documents to ensure specifications are being met. 
• Work with estimating to determine proposal budgets and site feasibility. This will include preliminary foundation designs and thorough geotechnical reviews. 
• Manage external Structural, Geotechnical, and Corrosion EORs. 
• Ensure project deliverable timelines are being met. 
• Perform QA/QC reviews of structural 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, including external contacts.  
• Perform additional duties as/or directed.    

Must-Haves:  

• 6+ years of structural-related design experience to include foundation designs.  
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS 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:  

• Specific experience in Utility-Scale PV Structural Design.
• Familiar with LPILE, Risa 3D/Foundation.  
• 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 engineering is required. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred. 
• Master’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering preferred.  

Working Environment and Physical Demands:  

• This position can be remote, preferably in comfortable traveling distance to one of our BRP office locations in Fayetteville, or Asheville, NC.   
• Office and project site visits will be required. This could include 10% travel. 
• Must be willing to travel and work non-standard hours when required.  
• This position works in an office environment.  
• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer, for extended periods. 
• May require lifting/carrying items up to 30 pounds.