Structural Engineer – Data Center Renewable Energy / Rooftop Systems

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Strong professional experience in structural engineering, particularly structural design and roof load/capacity evaluations
• Experience with commercial or industrial roofing systems and rooftop installations
• Strong understanding of ASCE 7 and IBC, including dead loads, live loads, wind uplift, and seismic requirements
• Experience working with roofing assemblies such as TPO, PVC, EPDM, standing seam, and/or composite decking
• Experience evaluating non-penetrating attachment, mounting, or adhesive systems
• Experience with structural analysis/modeling software such as SAP2000, ETABS, RISA-3D, or STAAD.Pro
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, or similar engineering design tools
• Experience leading or supporting new technology evaluation, testing, pilot programs, or engineering deployments
• Ability to work cross-functionally with vendors, contractors, engineering teams, and technical stakeholders
• Ability to travel approximately 25–35%

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• PE or SE license, particularly in Arizona or California, or ability to obtain reciprocity
• 7+ years of structural engineering experience
• Master’s degree in Structural, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience supporting data centers, mission-critical facilities, or other large-scale industrial infrastructure
• Experience with commercial or utility-scale solar/PV installations
• Knowledge of lightweight photovoltaic technologies such as glass-free crystalline silicon, flexible CIGS, OPV, or perovskite systems
• Experience with structural adhesives, peel-and-stick attachment systems, or ASTM-based material/adhesive testing
• Experience developing technical RFIs/RFPs, vendor evaluation criteria, or engineering scorecards
• Experience taking emerging technologies from testing/prototyping through pilot deployment and commercialization
• Familiarity with electrical balance-of-system considerations, microgrids, inverter placement, and rooftop electrical infrastructure

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to support the evaluation, testing, and deployment of emerging lightweight solar technologies across large-scale data center facilities. This person will own the structural engineering work required to determine how new rooftop photovoltaic technologies can safely be deployed on facilities with limited available structural capacity. The role will span technology evaluation, vendor due diligence, small-scale testing, and ultimately the engineering and delivery of a full-scale rooftop pilot. Day to day, this person will evaluate lightweight and flexible solar technologies, perform roof load and structural capacity assessments, and analyze factors including dead load, wind uplift, snow and ponding loads, seismic requirements, thermal movement, and aerodynamic behavior. They will also evaluate non-penetrating mounting and adhesive systems across commercial roofing assemblies such as TPO, PVC, EPDM, and composite decking, with a focus on maintaining roof integrity and warranty requirements. This engineer will work closely with technology vendors, contractors, facility engineering teams, and other technical stakeholders to develop testing criteria, compare potential solutions, and translate findings into an executable deployment strategy. As the program moves toward implementation, they will develop structural calculations, drawings, engineering specifications, installation procedures, and QA/QC requirements while providing engineering oversight during field deployment. The role will require approximately 25–35% travel to testing and operational sites.