About the Position

As a mid-level Civil Engineer in the Site Development group, you will be responsible for the design of utility-scale solar projects nationwide. This position is primarily responsible for activities related to the site design of Solar Photovoltaic projects including site planning, grading, stormwater modeling, erosion control design, hydrology analysis, development of SWPPPs, BMP’s, site permitting, and stormwater reports. 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Engineers and manages Civil Engineering scope of utility solar facilities; utility-scale wind; utility-scale BESS and other form of utility-scale renewables
• Produces and reviews full design packages including site plans, grading plan, stormwater modeling, erosion control design, hydrology analysis, development of SWPPPs, BMP’s, site permitting, and stormwater reports
• 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.
• Assists with preparation of design documents for Solar Civil Design including calculations, drawings, and civil specifications
• Assists with stormwater modeling and basin design
• Evaluates project siting constraints, solar module, inverter, and racking technologies
• Researches and evaluates local AHJ design and code requirement and standards
• Conducts site visits to support site evaluation, suitability, and due diligence efforts.
• Writes and reviews material and construction specifications
• Creates project schedules and project/construction cost estimates
• Reviews of submittals for conformance with specifications and design
• Prepares hand and computer-based calculations and models for Civil Engineering designs; creates a simple hand check to quantify the computer-aided results
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies
• Performs field inspection and construction supervision services
• Reviews the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and ensure accuracy, as required

Must Have

• Education: Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, or similar field from an accredited institution
• Experience: 1-5 years of experience in a similar engineering or proposal role
• Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D
• Possess an understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards