Professional Engineer - California License

The Big Picture

The Professional Engineer (PE) specializing in structural engineering for solar projects plays a crucial role in ensuring that all installations are structurally sound, code-compliant, and optimized for safety and performance. The PE’s stamp serves as a legalassurance of designintegrity across rooftopsolar, ground-mounted systems, and building structures in the US market.

What you can expectas Professional Engineer(Structural) Licensed Engineering at Illumine-i:

• •Structural Design & Engineering
• •You’ll lead structural design and analysisfor rooftop solar systems, ground-mounted solar structures, and residential & commercial buildings.
• •You’ll develop and validate structural solutions including steel structures, ballast systems, and foundation design.

• •Structural Analysis & Load Calculations
• •You’ll perform detailed load calculations including wind, seismic, dead, and live loads in accordance with US standards.
• •You’ll ensure structural integrity under varying environmental and site conditions.

• •Design Review & Approval
• •You’ll review, validate, and approve structural calculations and engineering drawings for solar and building projects.
• •You’ll provide stamped engineering approvals ensuring compliance with all applicable codes.

• •Code Compliance & Standards
• •You’ll ensure adherence to US buildingcodes and standards such as IBC, ASCE, and relevant state/local regulations.

You’ll validate designs against permitting and compliance requirements across jurisdictions.

• •Documentation & Engineering Deliverables
• •You’ll prepareand review engineering drawings, calculation packages,and compliance documentation.
• •You’ll maintain high standards of accuracy and audit readiness in all submissions.

• •Cross-functional Collaboration
• •You’ll work closely with design, project management, and execution teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• •You’ll coordinate with architects, developers, and contractors to resolve structural challenges.

• •Risk Assessment & Structural Safety
• •You’ll identify structural risks and propose optimized, safe, and cost-effective design solutions.
• •You’ll ensure all designs meet safety, durability, and long-term performance standards.

• •Permit & Regulatory Support
• •You’ll supportpermitting processes by providing technicalclarifications and stampeddocumentation.
• •You’ll engage with regulatory authorities to address design-related queries.

Essential Qualifications include:

• •Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)
• •Active Professional Engineer (PE) License – California (Mandatory)
• •Proven experience in Structural Engineering
• •Strong experience in solar (PV) structural design and buildingstructures (residential & commercial)
• •Proven expertise in load analysis,steel structures, and foundation design
• •Experience in preparing structural calculations, reviews,and stamping for US projects

Technical Skills:

• •Strong structural analysisand design capabilities
• •In-depth understanding of wind/seismic load analysis and ballast design
• •Familiarity with US codes: IBC, ASCE 7, IRC, NDS, AISI

Software Proficiency:

• •STAAD Pro
• •RISA
• •Enercalc
• •Reserve (or similar structural analysis tools)

Industry Experience Preferred:

• •Solar Energy (PV systems)
• •Structural consulting / steel structures

Key Competencies:

• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• •High attention to structural safety and compliance
• •Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously