Senior Structural Engineer

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As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will ensure compliance and enhance project feasibility through detailed design reviews of solar and energy infrastructure projects.

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.

Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!

Title : Senior Structural Engineer

Basic Function :- As a part of the Civil & Structural Engineering Team within the Engineering and Innovation team at SB Energy, the Structural Engineer will act as an owner’s engineer subject matter utility-scale solar power, energy storage, substations, transmission lines, and datacenter projects.  This role also supports internal teams including Development, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Project Finance, and Procurement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform project design reviews at specific milestones throughout the final design process and coordinate with other internal reviews and approvals by key stakeholders, as needed.
  • Specific reviews focus on structural drawings and calculations for various structures, including solar trackers, buildings, industrial structures, and various foundations.
  • Review and analyze topographic surveys, hydrology, environmental and geotechnical reports to assess project feasibility, estimate costs, ensure compliance with internal, local, state, and federal engineering standards and identify issues affecting proposed design.
  • Prepare exhibits and quantity estimates.
  • Attend site construction meetings and conduct site observations.
  • Assist in the development of internal tools that will be used to reduce review times of projects.
  • Conduct value engineering of project designs by drawing upon knowledge of civil, geotechnical, and structural design including best practices, specifications, cost, efficiency, code compliance, performance, and reliability.
  • Perform new technology reviews of products to be used on projects.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil / Structural Engineering.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in structural engineering with at least 2 years of experience in utility scale solar.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., RISA, SAP2000, ETABS, AutoCAD, Revit, Lpile).
  • Deep understanding of U.S. building codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, AWS, ASTM.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.
  • Organizational skills. Experience as a development or project engineer is a plus.

 Travel Requirements : The position requires up to 25% of domestic travel.

Base Pay-14000-170000

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, such as skill set, experience, certifications, specific work location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Base pay may vary per location due to differences in the cost of living.

The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual discretionary bonus, full Health & Wellness Benefits package, and other applicable incentive perks as outlined in any formal offer made. The final compensation package will be discussed with the candidate during the final stages of the hiring process.  

Our Health & Wellness Benefits:

SB Energy’s Benefits programs are designed to support our team members and their families while keeping their well-being, happiness, and varying needs in mind. SB Energy employees may enroll in our benefits programs and take advantage of customized perks and offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. We offer the following benefits to all team members:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents.​
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Legal ​Insurance Plan
  • Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) –​ Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Commuter FSA with employer contributions
  • Mental Health Wellness Offerings
  • Discounted Physical Wellness plan & Pet Insurance
  • Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
  • Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
  • Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits

Promote Sustainability with a Purpose - At SB Energy, you may choose to become a part of our ‘Just Renewables’ Committee and work along with team members who share a belief in pursuing our mission in such a way that empowers a diverse and inclusive workforce that advances social justice and equity for our employees as well as partners and communities!

SB Energy is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. SB Energy strives to create an inclusive culture and safe environment for all.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible working arrangements
  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents.​
  • Hybrid Workspace Setup: Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays

SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son started SB Energy to deploy renewable energy at the scale required to combat climate change and end our reliance on nuclear power and fossil fuels. Today, SB Energy is a leading utility scale solar, energy storage, and technology platform headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. SB Energy develops, constructs, and owns and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States. Our experienced team and deep partnerships across development, financing, construction, and operations bring strong execution and innovation to each of our projects and have enabled SB Energy to rapidly scale. In 2020, SB Energy started construction on 5 new solar projects totaling 1.7 GW across California and Texas, created 10,000+ direct and indirect jobs, and will power 330,000+ homes when all 5 projects are complete. SB Energy also deploys and invests in new technologies to make renewable energy more reliable and accessible, and is currently an investor in iron-based battery company ESS, Inc. (www.essinc.com) SB Energy is committed to helping build strong, diverse, and inclusive teams and communities. Interested in working with a world-leading company building the renewable energy future? We look forward to connecting with you.  

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