Lead Civil Engineer - Renewables

Overview

Our client, a leading employee-owned engineering consulting firm specializing in power, renewable energy, transportation, and water infrastructure, is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer – Renewables to support the development, design, and construction of utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects. The selected candidate will collaborate with civil, structural, and electrical design teams, as well as clients, to deliver innovative and forward-thinking engineering solutions. This role will lead civil engineering design efforts, mentor engineering staff, review complex designs, and manage engineering projects while providing technical expertise in large-scale solar site design, grading, and earthwork calculations to advance successful solar project development and execution. This full-time remote opportunity is available to candidates located anywhere within the United States.

Pay range: $126,400 - $164,300 DOE

Benefits

• Paid holidays: 8
• PTO: Starting at 15 days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, 401k
• Retirement Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Schedule, Tuition Reimbursement, and other benefits
  
  

Responsibilities

• 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 is required; an NCEES Council Record is preferred.
• 8 years of civil engineering experience is required, with at least 5 years of experience in the design and development of utility-scale solar projects preferred.
• Proficient in 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) is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred.
• Proven experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
  
  

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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