Lead Civil Engineer – Renewables

Job Description:

• Lead and manage civil engineering design projects, ensuring effective communication and coordination with clients and internal design teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Review designs for high quality, support engineers through challenging problem solving, and drive standards across the department.
• Lead and manage the execution of team and department initiatives to support the continuous improvement of our tools and processes
• Apply current, standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to complete engineering tasks, supporting other civil, structural, and electrical design workflows as necessary.
• Develop comprehensive plans, specifications, and observation reports that are accurate and in accordance with sound utility-scale solar engineering practices.
• Recommend alterations to development criteria and design features to improve quality and project outcomes.
• Plan and accomplish project goals by leveraging experience and judgment.
• Review and check design computations performed by the internal civil design team to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports and correspondence concerning the direction and progress of assigned projects.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, safety, and risk management considerations.
• Maintain a value engineering mindset throughout the development, design, and construction phases.
• Collaborate closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
• Work closely with clients to understand their technical needs and identify the best feasible solutions.
• Support marketing, sales, and business development activities within the assigned market.
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and design ownership.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required.
• Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration required, NCEES Council Record is preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10+ years of civil engineering experience is required, with at least 5+ years of experience in design and development of utility scale solar, preferred.
• Proficient at large scale solar grading design and earthwork calculations is required.
• Experience performing detailed design of solar facilities with complex topographic, environmental, and non-participating infrastructure constraints is highly desired.
• Stormwater management and permitting experience is highly desired.
• Experience developing Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plans (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Must have permanent authorization to work in US.

Benefits:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

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