Senior Civil Engineer - Remote Eligible

DEPCOM Power, a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm in the renewable energy industry, is seeking a Sr. Civil Engineer to join our growing team. We are looking for civil engineers passionate about utility-scale renewable energy design, with backgrounds in land development, industrial facilities, transportation, water resources, mining, utilities, or renewable energy.

This position can be physically based out of our facility in Katy, TX (greater Houston area) or Pleasanton, CA (greater San Francisco Bay area), with potential for fully remote or hybrid work schedules.

About the Company

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for utility solar, battery energy storage, and broader energy industries. We provide project development support, engineering, procurement, construction, repowering, and operations and maintenance services.

About the Role

You will help design and construct some of the largest renewable energy projects in North America. This role combines civil engineering, construction, environmental stewardship, and field problem-solving at a scale rarely seen in traditional site development.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil engineering and site preparation designs for large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Support construction activities by reviewing field conditions, responding to contractor questions, evaluating design adjustments, and helping resolve site challenges.
• Apply engineering judgment to develop practical, economical, and constructible solutions while meeting project requirements.
• Collaborate with project, structural, electrical, environmental, and construction teams.
• Prepare and review grading plans, drainage studies, erosion and sediment control plans, SWPPP documentation, specifications, and related civil deliverables.
• Perform site visits to evaluate terrain, drainage patterns, soil conditions, constructability considerations, and overall site development strategy.
• Lead discussions with project stakeholders and help drive alignment on technical solutions.
• Address challenges related to grading, drainage, erosion control, soil stabilization, and site constructability.
• Identify opportunities to improve project cost, quality, schedule, and execution.

Requirements

• Demonstrated capability and legal eligibility to act as the sealing Engineer of Record for civil engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and related design deliverables.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: site development, land development, transportation engineering, industrial facilities, utility infrastructure, water resources, or renewable energy projects.
• Genuine interest in renewable energy civil design and a desire to apply civil engineering judgment to large-scale site development, construction, drainage, earthwork, and constructability challenges.
• Experience developing civil engineering designs and supporting construction activities.
• Understanding of grading, drainage, earthwork, stormwater management, and site development fundamentals.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% for site visits and project support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility-scale solar or battery energy storage projects.
• Large-scale grading and earthwork design.
• Hydrology and hydraulic analysis.
• Stormwater permitting and regulatory coordination.
• Erosion and sediment control design.
• Geotechnical engineering and soil stabilization.
• Construction support, field engineering, or owner's engineering experience.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record.

Pay

For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $165,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply).

Benefits may vary by geographic region.