Field Structural Engineer (Solar Focused)

Pure Power Engineering Inc•Hoboken, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pure Power Engineering is seeking a Field Structural Engineer with extensive on-site experience to support our rapidly growing solar engineering portfolio. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who excels at evaluating existing structures in the field, understanding a wide range of structural systems, and translating real-world site conditions into accurate structural plans and analysis packages for solar installations. The ideal candidate is comfortable spending significant time in the field, performing structural assessments of rooftops and ground-mounted systems, and working closely with design teams to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible solar solutions. This is a field-intensive role requiring travel up to 75% of the time.

Requirements

B.S. in Civil Engineering with Structural focus
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification
3+ years of experience in structural analysis and design of existing buildings and retrofit projects
Extensive experience performing structural field inspections and site assessments
Ability to identify structural framing systems, load paths, and structural deficiencies in the field
Experience regenerating structural drawings from field measurements
Proficiency in engineering software including AutoCAD, TEDDS, and RAM
Ability to manage multiple fast-paced solar projects simultaneously
Strong coordination and communication skills with field and design teams
Willingness to travel up to 75% for site inspections and project support
Thorough knowledge of structural design codes (AISC, IBC, ACI, ASCE), standards, and state/federal regulations
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural concentration)
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Direct experience supporting commercial and utility-scale solar projects
Experience designing photovoltaic mounting systems
Experience with structural retrofit design for solar installations
Familiarity with solar industry standards and best practices
Experience in geotechnical engineering and different foundation designs.
Strong understanding of structural systems commonly encountered in solar retrofit projects
Experience evaluating rooftops for photovoltaic installations

Responsibilities

Conduct frequent field site visits to evaluate existing buildings for rooftop solar installations and structural upgrades.
Assess structural systems across commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities to determine solar capacity and feasibility.
Identify framing systems, load paths, structural materials, and connection details to support photovoltaic system design.
Take precise field measurements and regenerate structural drawings reflecting site conditions.
Perform structural analysis of existing buildings for solar mount installation to verify adequacy for additional solar dead loads, wind loads, and seismic demands.
Prepare calculation packages and engineering reports required for solar permit approvals for both rooftop and ground mount systems.
Collaborate with in-house Structural PEs and solar design teams to develop efficient structural solutions.
Use AutoCAD to generate structural drawings, retrofit details, and field-verified documentation.
Support construction teams by responding to RFIs and clarifying structural requirements.
Participate in project meetings with clients, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
Work cross-functionally with project managers, electrical engineers, and solar designers to meet client schedules.
Follow company engineering standards and procedures while working under senior supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.