Senior Civil Engineer - Level 4

About the role

The Senior Civil Engineer (Level 4) is responsible for leading the civil engineering design, site development, permitting, and construction coordination for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This role requires advanced expertise in grading design, hydrology modeling, stormwater management, geotechnical assessments, and permitting compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grading optimization strategies, site layout refinement, and cut/fill balance planning to minimize construction costs.
• Lead detailed stormwater management and hydrology modeling efforts, ensuring compliance with NPDES, SWPPP, and local stormwater regulations.
• Manage drainage and floodplain impact studies, designing effective retention basins, culverts, and erosion control systems.
• Review and approve foundation designs, soil stabilization plans, and geotechnical analysis for racking and battery installations.
• Optimize access road networks, land disturbance minimization strategies, and long-term drainage planning to support efficient operations.
• Take full ownership of civil permitting processes, working directly with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and environmental consultants.
• Ensure project compliance with federal, state, and local zoning, land use, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and submit stormwater permitting applications, erosion control plans, and wetland impact assessments.
• Conduct civil engineering risk assessments, ensuring mitigation measures are in place for hydrology, land grading, and flood zone constraints.
• Lead civil engineering workstreams within multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with electrical, structural, and construction teams.
• Collaborate with EPC project managers, construction teams, and subcontractors to refine site development strategies.
• Conduct site visits and geotechnical evaluations, validating grading assumptions, soil stability, and drainage effectiveness.
• Drive quality control (QA/QC) for civil engineering deliverables, ensuring designs meet EPC execution and operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot grading conflicts, hydrology inefficiencies, and foundation engineering challenges throughout project development and construction.
• Manage and mentor a team of junior and mid-level civil engineers, supporting knowledge transfer and technical training.
• Establish engineering best practices for grading design, stormwater modeling, and permitting strategies.
• Participate in industry research, technology evaluation, and process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in civil site development, grading design, hydrology modeling, and permitting for utility-scale infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Expertise in stormwater management, erosion control, geotechnical engineering, and regulatory compliance.
• Software Skills: AutoCAD Civil 3D (Advanced), HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, or similar software for hydrology and floodplain analysis, GIS tools for topographic and environmental impact analysis.
• Certifications: PE License or NABCEP PV Professional (Preferred). Advanced certifications in stormwater management, floodplain analysis, or soil stabilization (Preferred).

Qualifications

• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Regular professional, office business setting.
• Frequent communication with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters.
• Frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far.
• Occasional climbing on stairways to get to office upper and lower floors.
• Up to 30% travel as needed.

Skills

• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong collaboration and cross-disciplinary coordination abilities.
• Proven experience in permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles and techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Commensurate with experience.