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Principal Structural Engineer

ANS


Job Location:

Raleigh, WV - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 147000 - 175000
Posted: 5 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About ANS

At ANS were not just a consulting engineering firm were a team of trailblazers shaping the future of civil structural electrical and geotechnical engineering. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports and featured in Inc. 5000s Top 250 for our staggering 1748% growth were proud of what weve built and where were headed.

Were allergic to bureaucracy thrive on innovation and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration creativity and a fast-paced environment we might just be your perfect match!

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE
  • A supportive dynamic and innovative team culture.
  • Opportunities to attend industry events and showcase your skills.
  • A chance to directly shape the voice and vision of one of the industrys fastest-growing firms.
About the Role

As a Principal Structural Engineer youll serve as a senior technical authority for our structural engineering team leading the most complex structural designs across renewable energy projects (PV BESS HV). Youll set technical direction and standards resolve the toughest design and constructability challenges and mentor engineers and designers across the discipline.

What Youll Do

  • Provide technical leadership for structural analysis and design of foundations (driven piles screw and helical piles and cast-in-place concrete) overhead steel structures building envelopes and non-building structures on the most complex projects.
  • Establish and govern code and standard approaches ASCE 7 IBC NESC ASCE 113 IEEE 693 and NFPA as the technical authority.
  • Set and drive adherence to applicable Client EPC Owner and Utility standards across the discipline.
  • Provide senior oversight of specifications and contract requirements with project managers and client representatives from early design through construction resolving complex constructability issues with construction teams.
  • Serve as the structural subject-matter expert providing technical leadership and direction across projects and teams.
  • Champion effective use of engineering software (Excel RISA LPILE and Trimble products) and design automation (VBA and Python) across the discipline.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and designers and lead design and quality (OE) reviews.

Develop structural design standards details and processes driving continuous improvement and innovation.

  • Support business development client technical relationships and proposals as a senior technical authority.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • A bachelors degree in structural or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a masters degree is preferred.
  • 12 years of structural engineering experience with recognized technical depth. Professional Engineer (PE) required; SE preferred.
  • Expert command of structural analysis and design and the applicable codes and standards.
  • Demonstrated experience as a technical authority setting standards leading reviews and resolving the most complex design and constructability challenges.
  • Proficiency with structural and foundation software (RISA LPILE) Trimble products Excel and design automation (VBA/Python).
  • Recognized technical leadership mentoring ability and strong communication.
$147000 - $175000 a year
BENEFITS
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Unlimited Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Ready to join us

If youre passionate about clean energy design precision engineering and turning data into impact we want to meet you! Join us in shaping the next generation of solar and battery storage projectsand help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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