Job Description: This position is responsible for providing structural/geotechnical input & best-practices guidance for business initiatives within Client, from idea conception through project COD. Become a collaborative member of the E&C Civil SME Team, which consists of engineers skilled in structural, geotechnical, site development, stormwater, sediment & erosion control, and risk management.
Key accountabilities of a Civil/Structural SME include, but are not limited to:
- Provides responsive engineering support on wind, solar, energy storage, clean fuels, substation, and transmission opportunities within the Engineering & Construction Business Unit.
- Maintains/promotes best practices and sponsors lunch & learn sessions on civil/structural topics.
- Participates in design & constructability reviews and provides timely & accurate comments/feedback to ensure no schedule issues.
- Drives resolution of critical issues during the execution phase of projects that can jeopardize project budget and/or schedule if not resolved in a timely manner.
- Ensures that recommended course of action satisfies any third-party obligations.
- Supports project financing efforts to ensure a level of comfort with all engaged Independent Engineers and Lenders that results in preferential and timely financial closings.
- Helps to define and influence project requirements and scope, including assessment of execution risk and development of risk mitigation strategies.
- Secures engineering consulting expertise when required to supplement and/or validate professional opinions.
- Performs emerging technology due diligence.
- Supports equipment and material technical evaluations and review of manufacturing/fabrication Non-Conformance Reports.
- Performs annual specification reviews and incorporates lessons learned.
- Provides feedback related to Supplier performance and annual report card.
Required- B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering; P.E. license preferred.
- 5-7+ years of structural engineering experience, preferably in wind, solar, or BESS projects.
- Demonstrated ability to independently review and redline structural design submittals (foundations, steel, concrete, etc.).
- Proficient in interpreting and applying national codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC) and renewable energy industry standards.
- Skilled in checking structural analysis models and construction drawings for design adequacy and constructability.
- Familiar with structural engineering deliverables management using platforms like Unifier, Bluebeam, and SharePoint.
- Proven track record of leading vendor coordination and guiding third-party engineering firms with minimal oversight.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for reporting technical assessments to project managers and SMEs.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and construction materials behavior is a strong plus
- Travel within North America; 10-20% of time .
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.