Job Description
A senior civil engineer responsible for leading site development projects for large-scale renewable energy installations, managing design, permitting, client communication, and construction support to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead site development for large-scale renewable projects, including scope, schedule, and budget management.
- Manage civil workstreams such as site planning, grading, drainage, roadways, stormwater, and erosion sediment control from feasibility through construction.
- Review and approve design calculations, plans, and specifications while enforcing quality standards.
- Coordinate civil engineering with electrical, environmental, and survey disciplines to resolve interfaces and constraints.
- Lead permitting and entitlement processes, including submittals and responses to authorities having jurisdiction.
- Manage client relationships by overseeing schedules, budgets, risks, change orders, and presenting technical findings.
- Support construction activities through RFIs, design clarifications, site reviews, and field inspections.
- Mentor and direct engineering teams, delegate tasks, and develop best practices and standards.
Requirements
- A BS in Civil Engineering; MS is a plus.
- 8 to 12 years of civil site design experience, with at least 4 years in utility-scale solar, BESS, or comparable large infrastructure projects.
- Proven project management experience including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management.
- Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary design teams and mentoring junior staff.
- PE license or the ability to obtain one in a short order is strongly preferred.
- Willingness to travel periodically for site walks, permitting meetings, and construction support.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation packages including annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules for some positions
Travel Vouchers
401K match up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Gym memberships, fitness trackers, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program with counseling, legal, financial, and work-life services
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