3827 Steele St. Denver Colorado 80205Why ValmontWe’re Here to Move the World Forward.Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.A Brief Summary of This Position:The position will work with a team of engineers to complete calculations, analysis, testing, and documentation required for design of solar racking and related products. The Structural engineer will be the subject matter expert in building code, wind tunnel, foundation, and other structural design considerations within the project engineering team. This individual will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineers as well as product management, program management, and supply chain through the life cycle of project completion. The position will work with other structural engineers working in other groups within the solar team. This engineer is responsible for attending technical design review meetings and providing technical design inputs. The incumbent must be able to follow standard design and development procedures and recommend updates to design and development procedures as necessary. The incumbent must continually improve his or her knowledge of existing codes, standards, and research in the field.Essential Functions:
Perform structural design calculations according to local building codes in support project design efforts
Perform and manage engineering work using Structural Analysis software and other software to solve problems in the structural design, finite element analysis, design optimization, fatigue analysis, structural dynamics and kinematics, vibrations, and thermal analysis
Analysis of project site Geotech report
Produce design documentation to be used for customer qualification and AHJ review and approval
Write proposals, technical reports, and papers
Develop structural engineering calculation templates and procedures
Review and critique CAD construction drawings templates
Participate in technical design review meetings and conference calls and provide structural design direction and input
Follow standard design and development procedures, recommending updates to design procedures when needed
Responsible for providing creative and innovative engineering solutions that aid in the resolution of field and manufacturing problems and in the maintenance and improvement of existing products
Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our customers
This position reports to the Engineering Supervisor and as no direct or indirect reports.
This role requires up to 10% travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays. Initially, this role may spend extended time in Omaha or Denver for training and development purposes.
Hybrid schedule however must be able to work in the office (Omaha or Denver) 2-3 days per week
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 5+ years relevant experience
Hot rolled and cold formed steel design experience
Foundation design experience
Deep knowledge of US building code requirements (ASCE 7, IBC, AISC, AISI, ACI)
Experience working in SAP or ETABs including modal and non-linear analyses
Familiarity with finite element analysis using ANSYS, Abaqus, etc
Basic computer programming knowledge (VBA, Matlab, etc)
Basic knowledge of SolidWorks (or similar) and AutoCAD
Working knowledge of probability and statistics
Demonstrated skill in engineering judgement and interpretation
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
Ability to identify, communicate and participate in process improvement opportunities aimed at reducing cost, improving efficiencies, and increasing customer satisfaction
A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with expertise in Excel
Excellent technical communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
The ability to mentor and lead others
Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Must have current U.S. passport or the ability to obtain one for international travel
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
Direct Experience with Solar Racking Structures, particularly solar trackers
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Structural engineering highly preferred
Familiarity with design standards and test protocols used in the solar industry including UL 1703, UL 2703, UL 3703, IEC 62817, and SEAOC PV-2
Experience specifying, reviewing, interpreting, and implementing wind tunnel testing
Experience in performance based engineering
Experience automating design calculations and/or processes
Experience developing testing protocol and specifications in product context and/or site specific foundation load testing
Experience with material specification, surface finishing requirements and manufacturing techniques (bends, welds, surface treatments)
Working Environment and Physical Efforts:Work is typically performed in an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. 25% travel requirements for this position includes domestic and international travel. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.BenefitsValmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.
That’s the value we add.
