Development Designer – Renewables

Overview

Our client, a leading employee-owned engineering consulting firm specializing in power, renewable energy, transportation, and water infrastructure, is seeking a Development Designer – Renewables to support utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. This role focuses on site design, grading, and layout development using Civil 3D and PVFARM. Working at the front end of renewable energy projects, you will help define site layouts and support early-stage feasibility efforts that shape project direction and overall success. You will collaborate with engineers, multidisciplinary teams, and clients to develop practical, constructible solutions that advance projects from concept through design and into construction. This position offers a flexible work environment and the opportunity to contribute to large-scale renewable energy projects across North America. This remote, full-time position is open to qualified candidates throughout the United States.

Pay Range

Pay range: $79,000 – $107,000

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
• Retirement Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Schedule, Tuition Reimbursement, and other benefits

Responsibilities

• Develop site layouts, grading plans, and early-phase design packages using AutoCAD Civil 3D and PVFARM
• Support utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) sites
• Evaluate site constraints, grading strategies, and layout options to support project feasibility
• Work with engineers to refine designs from concept through early development deliverables
• Perform grading design, earthwork calculations, and site design for large-scale projects
• Identify design challenges early and recommend practical, buildable solutions
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and electrical teams on multidisciplinary projects
• Communicate with clients to refine layouts and support project development decisions

Requirements

• Associate or technical degree in Engineering Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in civil design, site development, or utility-scale renewable projects
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required
• Experience with PVFARM or similar layout tools preferred
• Experience with large-scale grading, earthwork balancing, and site layout preferred
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, or battery storage projects preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams and with clients
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Must be authorized to work permanently in the United States

Work Sponsorship

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact recruiting@acsprostaffing.com
If you have any questions about our Reasonable Accommodation Policy, please feel free to email hr@acsprostaffing.com