Site Development Engineer

About the role

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Site Development Engineer ideally based out of the Pleasanton, CA office. DEPCOM is a leader in Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Repowering and Energy Storage services for the U.S. utility solar and energy industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary site plans and Class 0 Bill of Materials to support project development engineering, bidding and estimating, and business development during the project bidding phase
• Perform document reviews and offer technical support, including but not limited to ALTA surveys, topographic assessments, conditional use permits, hydrology studies and environmental site assessments
• Produce high quality, constructable site plans and Class 1 Bill of Materials for other engineering disciplines and construction team
• Conduct fundamental civil design work, including surface analysis, watershed analysis, and preliminary grading, etc.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide support during execution and construction phases, ensuring adherence to the project schedule
• Attend internal and external meetings as needed
• Enhance team performance by actively seeking opportunities for process improvement and design optimization

Requirements

• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D
• Experience in design and engineering in construction, transportation, renewables, oil & gas, data center, or other industrial or commercial industries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Science
• Licensed Professional Engineer or FE candidate or seeking a Professional Engineering License
• Experience in civil design and engineering

Skills

• Experience in utility‑scale solar design software (PVfarm, etc.)
• Experience in programming for design automation

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 - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Pay

For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000‑$120,000 based on experience. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.