What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Structural Engineer position at Castillo Engineering?
Build What’s Next with Castillo Engineering
At Castillo Engineering, you will help design utility-scale solar and battery storage projects that are shaping the future of energy while accelerating your own career in the process. We’re looking for an Associate Structural Engineer who thrives on meaningful project ownership, has strong communication skills, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for supporting clean-energy projects in a process-driven, collaborative environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We are a fast-growing, mission-driven firm where engineers are trusted, supported, and given clear opportunities to advance. You will work in a collaborative environment that values mentorship, innovation, and professional growth, allowing you to develop your skills, make a visible impact, and build confidence as part of a close-knit team.
Position Overview
Our Associate Structural Engineers are the future of Castillo Engineering. From day one, you will receive a structured advancement path that promotes skill development, increased responsibility, and long-term career growth. This role supports the team’s utility-scale solar and battery storage projects by assisting with structural design, preparing calculations and construction documents, and supporting engineering analyses under the guidance of experienced mentors.
What You’ll Do
This position is designed as an early-career development role with a clear progression path toward Structural Engineer and Senior Structural Engineer positions. Through mentorship, technical training, and increasing project responsibility, Associate Structural Engineers gain the experience necessary to advance their engineering careers while contributing to the successful delivery of renewable energy projects.
At Castillo Engineering, you will help design utility-scale solar and battery storage projects that are shaping the future of energy while accelerating your own career in the process. We’re looking for an Associate Structural Engineer who thrives on meaningful project ownership, has strong communication skills, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for supporting clean-energy projects in a process-driven, collaborative environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We are a fast-growing, mission-driven firm where engineers are trusted, supported, and given clear opportunities to advance. You will work in a collaborative environment that values mentorship, innovation, and professional growth, allowing you to develop your skills, make a visible impact, and build confidence as part of a close-knit team.
Position Overview
Our Associate Structural Engineers are the future of Castillo Engineering. From day one, you will receive a structured advancement path that promotes skill development, increased responsibility, and long-term career growth. This role supports the team’s utility-scale solar and battery storage projects by assisting with structural design, preparing calculations and construction documents, and supporting engineering analyses under the guidance of experienced mentors.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with structural engineering design for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects
- Help prepare structural calculations, drawings, reports, and technical documentation
- Support structural analyses for foundations, equipment supports, and racking systems
- Review geotechnical reports, survey data, manufacturer specifications, and project requirements
- Collaborate with civil, electrical, and project engineering teams to support project execution
- Learn permitting requirements, building codes, engineering standards, and industry best practices
- Assist with quality control reviews and incorporation of design revisions
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Strong interest in renewable energy and structural design
- Exposure to structural analysis and design software through coursework or internships
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferred
- Knowledge of structural design principles for steel, concrete, and foundations
- Good communication skills and attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn and grow as an engineer
- Internship or co-op experience preferred
- Exposure to solar PV, utility-scale energy, or power infrastructure projects preferred
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or intent to pursue professional licensure preferred
- This role has an onsite work arrangement in Maitland, FL.
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (if applicable)
- Paid time off, company holidays, and professional growth opportunities
- Supportive culture committed to mentorship, innovation, and continuous improvement
This position is designed as an early-career development role with a clear progression path toward Structural Engineer and Senior Structural Engineer positions. Through mentorship, technical training, and increasing project responsibility, Associate Structural Engineers gain the experience necessary to advance their engineering careers while contributing to the successful delivery of renewable energy projects.