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Principal Structural Engineer

ANS
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026

About ANS

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm, we’re 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. 5000’s Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we’re proud of what we’ve built and where we’re headed.

We’re 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 YOU’LL 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 industry’s fastest-growing firms.

About the Role

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

What You’ll 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 bachelor’s degree in structural or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a master’s 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.

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$147,000 - $175,000 a year
BENEFITS
 
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Unlimited Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
 
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Ready to join us?

If you’re 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 projects—and help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows.

Salary : $147,000 - $175,000

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