Senior Civil Engineer - Signing Bonus Eligible

About the role

DEPCOM Power, a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm in the renewable energy industry, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing team. The position can be physically based out of our facility in Katy, TX (greater Houston, TX area) or Pleasanton, CA (greater San Francisco Bay area).

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.

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

$130,000 - 165,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home on Fridays!