Structural Design Engineer III (PV Racking Systems)

Role Summary

Revamp Engineering is seeking an Engineer III with expertise in Structural Engineering & PV Racking Systems to serve as a specialist focused on photovoltaic racking foundations. This role focuses on the detailed design, evaluation, and integration of fixed-tilt and tracker racking systems across utility-scale solar and hybrid PV + BESS projects. This role applies advanced structural design knowledge to guide internal teams and clients on optimal racking foundation configurations, structural reliability, and cost-effective solutions. The engineer independently manages multiple projects, mentors junior staff, and collaborates closely with civil, electrical, and procurement teams to ensure robust, compliant, and constructible racking foundation solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Focused Technical Scope

• Lead racking-system structural foundation analysis, including wind, seismic, and snow load evaluation per ASCE 7, IBC, and manufacturer criteria.
• Design and verify steel pile foundations for a variety of project sites, considering geotechnical design parameters, environmental conditions, and racking vendor design requirements.
• Review and qualify racking vendor calculations, drawings, and submittals for compliance with project and jurisdictional requirements.
• Support the development of Revamp’s internal design standards, tools, and templates for racking layout and structural modeling.
• Perform independent verification of third-party racking designs to ensure safety, reliability, and code compliance.
• Support auxiliary non-racking PV and BESS equipment foundation design, as required.

Project & Technical Leadership

• Create structural engineering plans, details, and calculations for renewable energy and substation projects.
• Design concrete and steel foundations for project equipment to meet jurisdictional requirements at local, state, and federal levels for a variety of geotechnical parameters and soil types.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects and apply broad knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices to solve complex technical challenges.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard and advanced engineering methods, procedures, and criteria.
• Serve as a primary structural point of contact for project teams within assigned portfolios.
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines (civil, electrical, and project engineering) to ensure full design alignment across project deliverables.
• Prepare project documents, including calculations, specifications, and drawings, ensuring technical quality and compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop work plans and assign tasks to discipline team members.
• May act as Engineer of Record for the structural scope of work.

Client, Collaboration & Quality

• Represent the structural discipline in internal and external meetings with professionalism and confidence.
• Support client interaction for multiple projects within a single portfolio, providing technical insights and resolving engineering challenges.
• Contribute to proposals for professional services, including scope definition and level-of-effort estimation.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and field issue resolution.
• Mentor and support the technical development of staff engineers.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable safety standards, codes, and practices, including ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360/341, IBC, and NDS.
• Develop or recommend process improvements, tools, or techniques that enhance design efficiency and consistency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5 + years of experience in structural engineering with at least 2 + years focused on PV racking system foundation design, ground-mount solar, or similar steel/aluminum structures.
• Ability to evaluate and compare racking system foundations for structural integrity, constructability, and cost efficiency.
• Experience reading and interpreting site studies, geotechnical reports, multi-discipline drawings, and racking manufacture structural loading and layout drawings.
• Proficiency with structural engineering software such as RISA 3D/Foundation, Enercalc, L-PILE, or similar.
• In-depth understanding of applicable design codes and standards (ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360/341, IBC, NDS).
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams or projects, mentor junior engineers, and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with both analytical and creative approaches.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex technical information.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• EIT certification strongly preferred if not yet licensed.
• Experience collaborating with cross-discipline teams in a distributed, remote work environment.

Preferred

• Prior experience acting as Engineer of Record or performing QA/QC review of structural design deliverables is desirable but not required.

Benefits for Full-Time Positions

• Participation in Revamp’s Employee Ownership ESOP program
• Competitive compensation with bonus.
• Full benefits package including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
• Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA.
• Monthly health and wellness stipend.
• Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.
• Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.

About Revamp

Founded in 2016, Revamp is the premier employee-owned engineering design firm dedicated to advancing large-scale renewable energy projects. Our team is united by a shared commitment to accelerating the global energy transition and creating a workplace where talented people can make a tangible impact in the fight against climate change.

As employee-owners, we take pride in building a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability where every individual’s contribution drives both company success and personal growth. Revamp engineers have supported the design of more than 10% of the utility-scale solar generation capacity in the us since 2020, contributing directly to the renewable energy transformation.

So much more than just an engineering firm; we are a diverse, international team of immigrants, singers, dancers, pastry chefs, outdoor enthusiasts, animal lovers, travelers and problem-solvers who bring curiosity and creativity to everything we do. For more information, visit www.revamp-eng.com

Disclaimers

1. Employment with Revamp Engineering Inc. may be subject to background checks that are permitted by applicable law and relevant to the position. Any such checks will be conducted in compliance with all legal requirements, including providing notice, obtaining consent where required, and allowing candidates to access and correct personal information as permitted by law.

2. Revamp Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Revamp Engineering Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.