Civil Designer – Renewable Civil

Mid-Level

About the Position

As a mid-level Civil Designer in the Renewable Civil group, you will be responsible for the Civil design of utility-scale solar projects, wind turbine projects, substations site plans, and battery energy storage systems nationwide. This position is primarily responsible for activities related to the site design projects including site planning, grading, erosion control design, hydrology, development of SWPPPs, BMP’s, and site permitting. This individual serves as a member of an integrated design team and is responsible for coordinating Civil Design alongside other disciplines to meet project schedules and deliverables.

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, Colorado) and full-time remote candidates in the state of Colorado.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs detailed design of including site plans, grading plan, stormwater modeling, erosion control design, hydrology analysis, development of SWPPPs, BMP’s, site permitting, and stormwater reports
• Produces full design packages including site layouts, gradings plans, drainage design, plan and profile drawings, and construction details
• Drafts and designs with AutoCAD Civil 3D i.e., mass grading, road corridors, volume earthwork comparisons, surface creation with feature lines and grading objects, etc.
• Design site infrastructure for renewable energy facilities, including roads, utility layouts, grading and drainage design, and stormwater management.
• Learn and successfully apply company, client, and project drafting standards.
• Knowledge in the theory and practices of civil discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to Civil Design.
• Assists with preparation of design documents for Solar Civil Design
• Reviews of submittals for conformance with specifications and design
• Checks the work of other designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
• Understanding of applicable Codes and Standards
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Must Have

• Education: Associates degree in related field preferred
• Experience: 2 – 5 years of drafting, design, engineering, or related experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite required
• A strong command of the English language
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Must be able to legally work in the United States

Nice to Have

• Proficiency with GIS would be a plus

Working Conditions

About NEI Electric Power Engineering

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members diverse background and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart out path into the future.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

Team Member Benefits

We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement; providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles. Out comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Annual Team Building
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Pet insurance