Experienced Structural EIT - Solar

Overview

Kimley-Horn’s Alpharetta, GA team is seeking a Structural Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join their Solar Structures team! Must be willing to travel. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for rooftop solar systems across large building portfolios
• Evaluate existing structures for solar loading including gravity, wind, and seismic impacts
• Prepare structural calculations and standardized reports for high-volume projects
• Review as-built drawings and field data to assess structural capacity
• Identify retrofit solutions for solar installation feasibility
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, and solar teams
• Coordinate and conduct site walks
• Must be willing to travel
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with quick turnaround times
• Support QA/QC reviews and maintain project documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 1+ years of structural engineering experience
• Knowledge of building codes (IBC, ASCE 7)
• Experience with structural analysis software (RAM, RISA, SAP2000 preferred)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be willing to travel

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Responsibilities

- Perform structural analysis and design for rooftop solar systems across large building portfolios
- Evaluate existing structures for solar loading including gravity, wind, and seismic impacts
- Prepare structural calculations and standardized reports for high-volume projects
- Review as-built drawings and field data to assess structural capacity
- Identify retrofit solutions for solar installation feasibility
- Coordinate with electrical, civil, and solar teams
- Coordinate and conduct site walks
- Must be willing to travel
- Manage multiple concurrent projects with quick turnaround times
- Support QA/QC reviews and maintain project documentation