Civil/Structural Subject Matter Specialist

About the role

We are hiring on behalf of our client. This will be a 1-year contract. This position is responsible for providing structural/geotechnical input & best-practices guidance for business initiatives within the client's company, from idea conception through project COD. Become a collaborative member of the E&C Civil SME Team, which consists of engineers experienced in structural, geotechnical, site development, stormwater, sediment & erosion control, and risk management. You will report to the manager of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides responsive engineering support on wind, solar, energy storage, clean fuels, substation, and transmission opportunities within the Engineering & Construction Business Unit.
• Maintains/promotes best practices and sponsors lunch & learn sessions on civil/structural topics.
• Participates in design & constructability reviews and provides accurate comments/feedback to ensure no schedule issues.
• Drives resolution of critical issues during the execution phase of projects that can jeopardize project budget and/or schedule if not resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensures that recommended course of action satisfies any third-party obligations.
• Supports project financing efforts to ensure a level of comfort with all engaged Independent Engineers and Lenders that results in preferential and financial closings.
• Helps to define and influence project requirements and scope, including assessment of execution risk and development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Secures engineering consulting expertise when required to supplement and/or validate professional opinions.
• Performs emerging technology due diligence.
• Supports equipment and material technical evaluations and review of manufacturing/fabrication Non-Conformance Reports.
• Performs annual specification reviews and incorporates lessons learned.
• Provides feedback related to Supplier performance and annual report card.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering; P.E. license.
• 5+ years of experience in wind, solar, or BESS projects.
• Demonstrated ability to review and redline structural design submittals (foundations, steel, concrete, etc.).
• Proficient in interpreting and applying national codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC) and renewable energy industry standards.
• Experienced in checking structural analysis models and construction drawings for design adequacy and constructability.
• Familiar with structural engineering deliverables management using platforms like Unifier, Bluebeam, and SharePoint.
• Experience leading vendor coordination and guiding third-party engineering firms.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Pay

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be ($45.00/hr-$50.00/hr)

Schedule

Travel within North America; 10-20% of time.