Civil Project Engineer II
New Leaf EnergyTroy, New York
Full Time
Posted September 8, 2025
$117k - $136k
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Job Description
The Civil Project Engineer II supports the development of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects by managing design, permitting, and entitlement processes, coordinating with consultants and stakeholders, and ensuring project quality and compliance throughout the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, direct, and manage renewable energy projects including solar PV and energy storage
- Lead site reviews, zoning bylaw reviews, and define project entitlement paths
- Manage survey, environmental, and engineering sub-consultants in coordination with staff engineers
- Develop project entitlement documentation such as narratives, exhibits, and appendices
- Review design drawings and bid sets, and prepare civil engineering components for bidding
- Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction and stakeholders for permitting and approvals
- Identify, qualify, and onboard surveyors and consultants to support project development
- Ensure design quality, standards adherence, and project timeliness using scheduling and KPIs
- Respond to permitting questions from bidders and participate in due diligence calls
- Coach and mentor early-career engineers
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 6 to 12 years of demonstrated experience in site development, entitlement, and environmental permitting at municipal, state, and federal levels.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license; multi-state licensure preferred.
- Experience with transmission-connected solar PV or energy storage projects is strongly preferred.
- Experience in cost estimation, reviewing engineering services contracts, managing subconsultants, and overseeing project schedules.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and HYDROCAD or equivalent design tools preferred, but not required.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey design concepts and lead meetings with clients, engineers, regulatory officials, and consultants.
- Proven ability to self-manage multiple projects while remaining motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.
- Demonstrated passion for renewable energy.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision
A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match of 100% of the first three percent of pay and 50% for the next two percent contributed
An open and self-managed paid time-off policy
A hybrid work location policy supporting working from home part of the week
Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire
Professional development and education assistance
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