Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer - Solar PV Plant & Substation Projects (U.S.) Role Overview The Civil Engineer will support the design, development, and execution of utility‑scale Solar PV plants and high‑voltage substation/switchyard projects across the United States. This role focuses on civil and structural engineering deliverables, site development, foundations, grading, drainage, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare civil and structural design documents and construction drawings, including foundations, grading plans, drainage layouts, and site infrastructure.
• Develop and update as‑built drawings and incorporate field mark‑ups with minimal supervision.
• Support substation and switchyard civil design activities, including equipment layout reviews, quantity take‑offs, grading and drainage design, and foundation calculations.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations and develop designs for foundations, steel structures, mounting systems, and buildings.
• Conduct technical, cost‑optimization, and constructability reviews of design packages.
• Apply construction‑phase design techniques and contribute to feasibility studies for solar PV plants and substations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, permits, and regulations, including environmental requirements, building permits, drainage standards, and site safety constraints.
• Interpret geotechnical investigations and apply findings related to earthworks, site grading, slope stability, and stormwater management.
• Specialize in civil and structural design for high‑voltage substations and transmission facilities, with exposure to solar PV plants, power plants, or industrial facilities.
• Apply relevant engineering standards and codes, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Assist with tendering activities, technical proposals, and contractor evaluations.
• Manage design changes by identifying revisions, assessing impacts, and communicating updates to project stakeholders.
• Utilize industry‑standard engineering and design software to perform complex and repetitive analyses efficiently.
• Collaborate with lead engineers and project teams to establish design criteria, scope, and deliverable requirements.
• Support development of site civil design concepts and basis‑of‑design documentation.
• Perform due diligence for site selection and development, including preliminary zoning reviews and environmental constraints (wetlands, endangered species, cultural and historical resources, FAA analysis).
• Review and validate subcontractor bids and support negotiations for civil and structural scopes related to substations, switchyards, and solar PV plant construction.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Civil Design Engineer on utility‑scale solar PV and/or substation projects.
• Demonstrated experience with site grading, drainage, foundations, and structural design for energy infrastructure.
• Experience with U.S.-based projects, standards, and permitting processes strongly preferred.
• Exposure to solar pile foundations is considered an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with civil and structural CAD and analysis tools.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• Revit
• STAAD.Pro
• Structural analysis and design
• 3D modeling tools
  
  

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change. To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com