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 at Illumine-i:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License – California (Mandatory)
• Proven experience in Structural Engineering
• Proven 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