Job Description:
Job Title: Structural Project Engineer III
Department: Applications Engineering
Reports To: Manager of Application Engineering EMEA
Location: EMEA
Job Summary:
As the Structural Project Engineer III you will be responsible for developing applications that will analyze and optimize solar mounting systems using advanced Excel tools and programming languages. This role requires extensive collaboration with other Array Technologies teams and engineering contractors to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget. Working in both technical lead and project management capacities on the assigned automation programs, primarily related to structural engineering processes.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Design, analyze, and optimize solar mounting systems for assigned projects (metallic structures)
Apply international building codes, standards, and engineering principles to analyze and design tracker structures, connections, and components using analytical tool based and computational based methods
Develop and maintain advanced Excel tools and macros to facilitate solar mounting system design, analysis, and product configuration
Utilize programming languages such as VBA, Python, or MATLAB to enhance the functionality of Excel tools, macros, and in-house software platforms
Act as customer’s primary technical consultant during the project phase. Provide technical support to the customer on design, drawings, loads calculation, and product related discussions
Act as the internal technical leader for the assigned projects. Participate in project meetings, provide technical input, and estimate timelines and levels of effort as required
Research national and international building codes, and standards to determine wind, snow, seismic and other governing loads
Define and analyze tests to characterize the terrain
Design and calculation of foundations using L-Pile (or similar) and Geotech reports
Draft and check all drafting work for projects using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Solid Works
Implement change requests
Manage product changes and communicate them to the customer when necessary
Develop and review project specifications, calculations, and drawings
Work with internal stakeholders to produce automated engineering report and drawing templates
Create a detailed tracker structure design report, and work with Professional Engineers/firms to certify the calculations and drawings of every project
Create bills of material for each project
Collaborate with various Array Technologies engineering teams, engineering contractors, IT, PMO and other stakeholders as needed to meet product roadmap requirements
Maintain a thorough understanding of industry standards, codes, and regulations related to solar mounting systems
Perform other duties as assigned
Bilingual English/Spanish skills
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in industrial, civil, structural or geotechnical engineering
+3 years’ experience in project engineering/management
+5 years’ experience in Engineering
Master’s degree
Experience in structural calculation TRICALC, CYPE (Metal 3D), ANSYS-CIVILFEM, CONSTELL
Proficient in Excel macros and programming languages such as VBA, Python, or MATLAB, Python highly preferred
Working knowledge of National building code standards like ASCE, Eurocode, AISC, and IBC
Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and accuracy
Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and regulations related to solar mounting systems
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in the solar industry or wind industry
1-year Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience to model structure, analysis, and design in software such as SAP2000, STAAD or equivalent others
Knowledge of SolidWorks
QGis, Civil 3D, ArcGIS or similar suite experience
L-Pile experience
At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business.
Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
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Array Technologies (NASDAQ: ARRY) is a leading American company and global provider of utility-scale solar tracker technology. Engineered to withstand the harshest conditions on the planet, Array’s high-quality solar trackers and sophisticated software maximize energy production, accelerating the adoption of cost-effective and sustainable energy. Founded and headquartered in the United States, Array relies on its diversified global supply chain and customer-centric approach to deliver, commission and support solar energy developments around the world, lighting the way to a brighter, smarter future for clean energy. For more news and information on Array, please visit arraytechinc.com.
