Associate Structural Engineer

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Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

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Join our team as an Associate Structural Design Engineer specializing in solar racking and related products. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers to execute calculations, analysis, testing, and documentation necessary for the design of solar racking systems.

With matrix connections to other structural engineers across our solar team and wider Valmont, you'll play a pivotal role in technical design review meetings, providing valuable insights and recommendations.

Key responsibilities include performing structural design calculations in compliance with local building codes for large photovoltaic power plants, utilizing Structural Analysis software and other tools for engineering work spanning structural design, finite element analysis, optimization, fatigue analysis, and more.

You'll be instrumental in producing design documentation for customer qualification and regulatory approval, crafting engineering calculation templates, and reviewing CAD construction drawings.

This position, reporting to the Senior Director of Technology Product Development - Solar, demands up to 5% travel (domestic and international), with potential extended stays in Omaha or Denver initially for training purposes.

While offering a hybrid schedule, the role requires office presence (Omaha or Denver) for 2-3 days per week, ensuring seamless collaboration and support to meet our customers' evolving needs.

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in the solar industry!

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or related field, with up to 2 years of structural experience
• Technical competence in structural or mechanical engineering
• Basic computer programming skills (VBA, Matlab, etc.)
• Basic familiarity with SolidWorks (or similar) and AutoCAD
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior experience with Solar Racking Structures, especially solar trackers
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Structural engineering
• Proficiency in designing hot rolled and cold formed steel structures.
• Knowledgeable about US building code requirements (ASCE 7, IBC, AISC, AISI, ACI)
• Experience in SAP or ETABs for modal and non-linear analyses
• Familiarity with finite element analysis using software like ANSYS, Abaqus, etc
• Experience with global building codes interpretation, notably Brazil (NBR), Europe (Eurocodes), Italy (NTC)
• Familiarity with design standards and test protocols in the solar industry, including UL 1703, UL 2703, UL 3703, IEC 62817, and SEAOC PV-2

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in Colorado is $71,600 -$111,900. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

Valmont Industries considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The position will be posted until filled.

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met.

Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following :

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.