Senior Structural Engineer

SB Energy•Redwood City, CA

16d•$14,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today. Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power! Title : Senior Structural Engineer Basic Function :- As a part of the Civil & Structural Engineering Team within the Engineering and Innovation team at SB Energy, the Structural Engineer will act as an owner’s engineer subject matter utility-scale solar power, energy storage, substations, transmission lines, and datacenter projects. This role also supports internal teams including Development, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Project Finance, and Procurement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil / Structural Engineering.
Minimum 8 years of experience in structural engineering with at least 2 years of experience in utility scale solar.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., RISA, SAP2000, ETABS, AutoCAD, Revit, Lpile).
Deep understanding of U.S. building codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, AWS, ASTM.
Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.
Organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a development or project engineer is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform project design reviews at specific milestones throughout the final design process and coordinate with other internal reviews and approvals by key stakeholders, as needed. Specific reviews focus on structural drawings and calculations for various structures, including solar trackers, buildings, industrial structures, and various foundations.
Review and analyze topographic surveys, hydrology, environmental and geotechnical reports to assess project feasibility, estimate costs, ensure compliance with internal, local, state, and federal engineering standards and identify issues affecting proposed design.
Prepare exhibits and quantity estimates.
Attend site construction meetings and conduct site observations.
Assist in the development of internal tools that will be used to reduce review times of projects.
Conduct value engineering of project designs by drawing upon knowledge of civil, geotechnical, and structural design including best practices, specifications, cost, efficiency, code compliance, performance, and reliability.
Perform new technology reviews of products to be used on projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents.
Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan
Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
Flexible working arrangements
12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Commuter FSA with employer contributions
Mental Health Wellness Offerings
Discounted Physical Wellness plan & Pet Insurance
Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits
Promote Sustainability with a Purpose - At SB Energy, you may choose to become a part of our ‘Just Renewables’ Committee and work along with team members who share a belief in pursuing our mission in such a way that empowers a diverse and inclusive workforce that advances social justice and equity for our employees as well as partners and communities!