Structural Engineer
Knobelsdorff Enterprises•Goodhue, MN
•$80,000 - $110,000
About The Position
As a Structural Engineer at KE, you will play a key role in designing, analyzing, and optimizing system and equipment designs associated with solar energy and BESS installations. You will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and industry standards.
Requirements
- Proficiency with materials, coatings, manufacturing methods.
- Competency in structural loading analysis.
- Minimum of 3 year's experience in engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
- Ability to work closely with the team as well as independently.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineering license preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate cross functionally across KE design team and project teams, customer representatives, vendors, subcontractors and external engineering partners to ensure projects timelines are met.
- Subject Matter Expert for design and constructability of the following systems: foundations, rigid and flexible load carrying members, materials, fasteners and coatings.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to achieve mutual desired design of mechanical and structural aspects of photovoltaic, battery storage and substation systems - foundations, racking, fasteners, equipment mounting, and equipment pads.
- Perform a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment such as load analysis, foundation sizing, corrosion analysis and more (BlueBeam, AutoCAD, MathCAD or similar, Ansys or similar).
- Establish and/or verifying construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications for mechanical systems.
- Ensure compliance with vendor, customer and internal requirements by directing or coordinating design documentation and installation.
- Generate test plans, compile data and write reports as part of engineering projects and studies.
- Prepare and/or review specifications for purchases of structural/mechanical equipment and materials.
- Work collaboratively in the team to design and execute complex projects under the direction of the team lead.
- Manage project problems quickly and effectively to maintain project schedules, cost and quality.
- Onsite visits to collect and review customer’s sites and mechanical/structural systems as needed to support projects and achieve solutions.
- Foster key strategic relationships with various partners through technical engagement and collaboration.
- Interface with regulatory agencies, subcontractors and manufacturers/distributors to obtain and share technical information.
- Manage, as part of the above activities, project files, drawings, documents & records in our database, maintaining confidentiality.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
