Structural Project Engineer III

Location: Pamplona

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description:

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.

Responsible for the technical execution of assigned projects, ensuring engineering deliverables are completed according to project schedules, quality standards and customer requirements. Additionally, supports pre-sales, contracting and execution phases of projects.

Key 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 

Required 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 preferred
• 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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