| Job Number: | 2662642 |
| Business: | GE Renewable Energy |
| Business Segment: | REN-ONW OnShore Wind |
| About Us: | GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
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GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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| Posted Position Title: | Senior Solar Structural / Civil Design Engineer, PE |
| Career Level: | Experienced |
| Function: | Engineering/Technology |
| Function Segment: | Product Design and Development |
| Location: | United States |
| U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: | New York, California |
| City: | Schenectady, Other |
| Postal Code: | 12345-6000 |
| Relocation Assistance: | Yes |
| Role Summary/Purpose: | The Senior Solar Structural / Design Engineer, PE (Project Engineering) you will primarily support activities related to determining the structural feasibility of applying solar PV on rooftops of commercial buildings and for performing foundation systems for ground mount / carport applications. |
| Essential Responsibilities: | As the Senior Solar Structural / Design Engineer, PE, you will:
Review customer supplied drawings, the selection of procured racking systems, system layout optimization, site surveys and various tasks related to the electrical design and interconnect of the systems
Join a team of dedicated solar enthusiasts with an eye on keeping costs low while maximizing customer value
Conduct detailed customer site visits documenting site conditions, measuring beams, and trusses
Review customer supplied drawings and reports to determine limits of structural and civil capacity
Prepare and stamp structural engineering reports, manage relationships with other PE firms for locations where candidate does not have a PE stamp
Interface with the standards working groups pertaining to photovoltaic mounting system design and installation
Perform and manage due diligence on all aspects of racking system design
Design foundations to support carport systems
Where applicable PE stamp integrated PV - structural / civil drawing sets
Interact with racking manufacturers to provide optimal site layout
Manage relationships with 3rd party structural and civil engineering firms
Develop specifications for EPC’s (Engineering Procurement Contractor) performing work for GE
Educate / train other team members on structural and civil data to be gathered on site visits
Perform economic analysis of services and products supplied as part of solar project development cycle
Creation of Mechanical system layouts
Develop cost estimates of PV plants
Support project proposal development
Support customer meetings as technical representative
Identify new products to stay in compliance with national and local codes
Performance modeling of PV systems
Technical support in assistance of business and market development needs
As needed support of Project Managers with oversight of subcontractors |
| Qualifications/Requirements: | Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering from an accredited university or college
Proof of PE license for any US state
Minimum of 5 years of experience in solar / power industry
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to travel, as required
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
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| Additional Eligibility Qualifications: | GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. |
| Desired Characteristics: | Calculations of loads per ASCE 7, IBC, ACI, AISC and other applicable codes
Solar PV structural and civil design / build history
Proof of PE license for CA
Master's Degree in Structural Engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 3 years of industry related experience in STAAD Pro, RISA, SAP 2000 or other structural engineering related software
Extensive AutoCAD experience
Experience with TEKLA, Revit, Sketch - up
Experience with Helios 3D
Understanding of NEC (National Electric Code) code, building codes, and structural codes
Familiarity with all MS Office products
Strong Analytical skills
Technically self - sufficient and highly motivated
Strong technical writing ability
Strong communication and presentation skills
NABCEP or other certifications are a plus
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