Structural Project Engineer

About the role

The world now has over 2 terawatts of cumulative solar capacity and solar PV is the lowest-cost source of energy generation worldwide. Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators who want to accelerate that transition.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer Planted Solar projects ranging from 10-200+ MW.
  • Specifically focused on the structural and mechanical aspects of the solar array and site layout.
  • Develop comprehensive structural calculation packages (incorporating site environmental loads, frost heave, and foundation constraints) to be reviewed and stamped by external Engineers of Record (EOR).
  • Project manage on-site pile load and corrosivity testing, acting as the primary technical liaison between the field and the design team.
  • Ensure deliverables meet the required specifications.
  • Determine structural foundation specifications based on site environmental loads and soil conditions.
  • Effectively collaborate and communicate with project managers and procurement team members to drive project outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively with engineering teammates to produce holistic site designs.
  • Travel as needed to project sites to support construction to ensure customer satisfaction with Planted products and services.
  • Champion improvements of the Planted system through critical feedback on hardware and software products.
  • Able to manage time efficiently across multiple projects.
  • Able to ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or structural engineering, or other related discipline.
• 3+ years experience designing utility scale solar PV systems, or equivalent structural or civil engineering projects.
• Proficiency in reviewing construction drawings and using proprietary or standard design software to optimize site layouts based on geotechnical inputs.
• Experience with geotechnical analysis, digital elevation models, GIS, mapping, and coordinate frames.
• A track record of organization, adaptability, attention to detail, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate among construction, technical and non-technical personnel, both internally and outside the company.
• Hands-on attitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness.
• Eagerness to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge.
• Strong record of safe field operations and ability to integrate safety into product design and project operations.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in-person role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience with 2D CAD and 3D CAD tools, such as Civil3D or SolidWorks.
• Geotechnical design experience with design of foundations, equipment pads, and/or utility trenches.
• Field experience in a construction environment.

What We Offer

• 11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid in-office lunches.
• Stock options.
• Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• 401(k).
• A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate.

Physical And Sensory Requirements

A mix of desk work using standard office equipment and field activities.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to growing inclusively, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status.