Structural Design Engineer

About the Company

Renewable energy is not only the future of global economy but also one of the fastest growing industries in India and world-wide. Premier Energies, as a pioneer in the solar manufacturing space, is one of the fastest growing large solar companies in India. Established in 1995, we are one of India’s largest integrated solar cell and module manufacturers. With state-of-the-art facilities spread across 100+ acres in south of India, we offer solar products and solutions to global customers spread across 17 + countries. Besides leading solar technology products, we also offer engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and operating and maintenance (O&M) services for solar projects. With sustainability as our core, we are a strong performer on ESG parameters and provide our employees with a great work environment- testified by the fact that we have been certified a 'GREAT PLACE TO WORK' for 4 consecutive years. In September 2024, the Company successfully entered the capital markets with listings on BSE & NSE. With a market cap of $5Bn+, a young & dynamic workforce and an exponentially growing global solar market, Premier Energies is well placed to be the global organization for the future! https://www.premierenergies.com

Key responsibilities include:

• Estimate loading conditions - Dead load, Snow load, Live load, Wind load, Seismic load.
• Perform Wind pressure calculations for structures using ASCE 7, IS 875, EC1 or any other country specific standards.
• Design the structures and components for wind and seismic forces (static and dynamic).
• Detailed connection design bolted, welded, riveted as per IS800, IS875, ASCE, ACI and AISI.
• Work on developing automation tools using VBA, Python.
• Work with the local team to conduct value engineering exercises to lower costs.
• Coordinate with Nextracker's Structural/Civil Engineers/Designers in other regions to create and update new product standards, design changes, and project related issues.
• Provide construction support; RFIs and submittals.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering with excellent academic record with (3-5) years of experience in designing steel structural systems including detailed engineering.
• Experience in solar industry is preferred but not compulsory.

Required Skills

• Very good knowledge of structural engineering codes and design methodology.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software such as Staad Pro, RISA, ETABS, SAP2000.
• Good knowledge of dynamic analysis and design.
• Experience in manual design (Columns/Beams/Plates/Girders) and connection details as per IS800, IS801, IS875, ASCE, ACI and AISI.

Preferred Skills

• B.E/B. Tech in Civil Engineering (M. Tech in Structural Engineering preferred).
• 3–10 years of experience in structural design (depending on role level).
• Infrastructure / Construction / Industrial / Real Estate / EPC.
• Good communication skills.