Structural Design Engineer - Senior/Lead

Polar Racking Inc. under the umbrella of OYA Ventures is a North American leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of PV mounting systems. We are at the forefront of PV innovation, leading the industry in cutting edge design with a focus on continuous innovation, with a vision to deliver the highest value to our clients at the lowest cost per kWh.

Our diversified portfolio of rooftop and ground mount products for the residential, commercial, and utility scale markets, coupled with our unique suite of engineering collaboration tools, technical services, and installation support, allows us to deliver turnkey solutions that are modular, lighter, and quicker to install. We support our North American clients from our locations in North America.

Senior Structural Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead structural design efforts for steel-based solar racking systems, carports, and custom structural solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technologists to deliver high-quality engineering designs.
• Ensure all structural engineering activities meet applicable U.S. and Canadian codes, including

  ASCE

  ,

  IBC

  ,

  AISC

  ,

  OBC

  , and

  NBC

  .
• Perform complex structural analysis and environmental loading calculations using appropriate regional codes.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination and provide structural input across design, development, construction, and QA/QC.
• Oversee the creation and review of structural drawings, specifications, and calculation packages.
• Develop engineering tools to automate calculations and improve design workflows.
• Utilize

  AutoCAD

  and other drafting tools for rooftop, ground-mount, and carport layouts.
• Interpret wind tunnel study data to calculate ballast requirements for flat-roof PV systems.
• Collaborate with PRI Engineering and other internal teams to support solar and non-solar structural design inquiries.
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight throughout the construction phase.
• Act as the primary point of contact for structural inquiries across cross-functional departments (sales, logistics, operations, finance).
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across engineering design and processes.
• Contribute to the growth and development of an offshore structural engineering team.
• Support business development, including proposal preparation and technical presentations.
• Maintain accurate project tracking and documentation using tools like ProWorkFlow and MS Project.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, consistency, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience, including

  steel structure projects

  .
• Demonstrated experience working on

  U.S. projects

  and applying

  American and Canadian structural codes

  (ASCE, AISC, IBC, NBC).
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in solar racking systems or renewable energy infrastructure is considered a strong asset.