Principal Engineer - Structural

ANS • Raleigh, NC

2d • $160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

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! As a Principal Engineer, you’ll lead and coordinate the workloads of larger design teams across a portfolio of renewable energy projects (PV, BESS, HV). You’ll be accountable for adherence to technical standards, design quality, and on-time delivery, while developing the team and supporting clients and business growth.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in structural or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a master’s degree is preferred.
• 12+ years of structural engineering experience with recognized technical depth.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required; SE preferred.
• Expert command of structural analysis and design and the applicable codes and standards.
• Demonstrated experience as a technical authority — setting standards, leading reviews, and resolving the most complex design and constructability challenges.
• Proficiency with structural and foundation software (RISA, LPILE), Trimble products, Excel, and design automation (VBA/Python).
• Recognized technical leadership, mentoring ability, and strong communication.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree is preferred.
• SE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for structural analysis and design of foundations (driven piles, screw and helical piles, and cast-in-place concrete), overhead steel structures, building envelopes, and non-building structures on the most complex projects.
• Establish and govern code and standard approaches — ASCE 7, IBC, NESC, ASCE 113, IEEE 693, and NFPA — as the technical authority.
• Set and drive adherence to applicable Client, EPC, Owner, and Utility standards across the discipline.
• Provide senior oversight of specifications and contract requirements with project managers and client representatives from early design through construction, resolving complex constructability issues with construction teams.
• Serve as the structural subject-matter expert, providing technical leadership and direction across projects and teams.
• Champion effective use of engineering software (Excel, RISA, LPILE, and Trimble products) and design automation (VBA and Python) across the discipline.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers, and lead design and quality (OE) reviews.
• Develop structural design standards, details, and processes, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support business development, client technical relationships, and proposals as a senior technical authority.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal