Solar Structural EIT
About The Position
Kimley-Horn’s Alpharetta, GA team is seeking a Structural Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join their Solar Structures team! This is not a remote position. The role involves performing structural analysis and design for rooftop solar systems across large building portfolios, evaluating existing structures for solar loading, and preparing structural calculations and reports for high-volume projects. The EIT will also review as-built drawings and field data, identify retrofit solutions, coordinate with various teams, and conduct site walks. The position requires managing multiple concurrent projects with quick turnaround times and supporting QA/QC reviews and project documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
- 1+ years of structural engineering experience
- Knowledge of building codes (IBC, ASCE 7)
- Experience with structural analysis software (RAM, RISA, SAP2000 preferred)
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Must be willing to travel
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis and design for rooftop solar systems across large building portfolios
- Evaluate existing structures for solar loading including gravity, wind, and seismic impacts
- Prepare structural calculations and standardized reports for high-volume projects
- Review as-built drawings and field data to assess structural capacity
- Identify retrofit solutions for solar installation feasibility
- Coordinate with electrical, civil, and solar teams
- Coordinate and conduct site walks
- Manage multiple concurrent projects with quick turnaround times
- Support QA/QC reviews and maintain project documentation
Benefits
- 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
- Student loan matching in our 401(k)
- Performance-based bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Extensive internal training programs
- New Parent Leave
- Family building benefits
- Childcare resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
