Project Engineer - Structural

Job description

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of **multi-disciplinary engineering**. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Firm by Zweig Reports and featured in Inc. 5000’s Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we're proud of what we've built and where we're headed. We're allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match! We are seeking a **Project Engineer - Structural** with 5-8 years of experience to support the design and delivery of foundation and structural systems across a range of infrastructure and renewable energy projects. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and contribute to projects from concept through construction, with a primary focus on structural design for solar tracker systems, equipment pads, and site development structures. This position is ideal for someone with strong technical fundamentals, work ethic, and a desire to grow into a leadership role. ### Structural Design & Engineering: - Participate in structural engineering efforts for utility substation projects including control enclosures, transformer foundations, dead-end structures, capacitor banks, and static masts - Review project documents and develop structural Basis of Design (BOD), including loads, design codes, geotechnical inputs, and material assumptions - Design and size shallow and deep foundations (e.g., spread footings, drilled piers, embedded posts) based on geotechnical recommendations and equipment loads - Perform load calculations (dead, live, wind, seismic) and develop structural models using accepted FEA tools (e.g., RISA, RAM, STAAD) - Coordinate with geotechnical engineers to integrate foundation performance assumptions and loading capacities (e.g., LPILE, MFAD inputs) - Prepare structural drawings, elevations, details, and specifications using AutoCAD and/or Revit for each milestone (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC) ### Client & Vendor Coordination: - Coordinate with electrical engineers, control enclosure vendors, transformer manufacturers, and structure suppliers to obtain and interpret structural performance requirements - Support client-facing meetings to present a design approach and resolve technical comments - Review vendor-supplied structural performance requirements and incorporate into foundation and anchorage design - Respond to RFIs and submittals related to structural foundations, design assumptions, and special inspections ### Other Areas of Focus: - Provide input on internal design standards, templates, and QA/QC processes for substation projects - Assist in developing resource plans, scopes, and estimates for future HV structural projects - Collaborate with civil and geotechnical teams to ensure fully integrated substation site design - Stay current on relevant codes (IBC, ASCE 7, NESC, etc.), utility standards, and AHJ requirements ### Team Collaboration & Growth: - Coordinate with internal geotechnical and civil teams for integrated design - Attend internal design meetings and client calls as needed to stay aligned with project objectives - Receive mentorship from senior engineers with the opportunity to gradually take on more responsibility - Participate in internal learning, development, and project closeout reviews ### While the focus of this role is in renewable energy, you’ll also support general structural engineering work, including: - While the focus of this role is in renewable energy, you’ll also support general structural engineering work, including: - Analysis of structures for wind, snow, and seismic loads using ASCE 7 and IBC - Structural design for deep and shallow foundations (e.g., spread footings, piers, caissons) - Design and detailing of framing systems and structural components in steel, concrete, aluminum, FRP, and masonry - Structural condition assessments and live load evaluations - Coordination with manufacturers and development of foundation designs for prefabricated structures - Construction support including review of change orders, submittals, and field questions ### Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering - EIT certification required, PE in progress preferred - 5-8 years of experience in structural design, with exposure to foundation engineering, energy, or infrastructure projects - Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with structural software (e.g., RISA, RAM, STAAD) preferred - Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI standards - Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and willingness to learn - Willingness to travel (10–15%) for occasional site visits or field support