Sr. Civil Engineer

About the role

Apex Clean Energy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team. This position requires impressive cross-functional skills and a passion for renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering, survey, geotechnical investigation and foundation design of Apex’s wind and solar energy assets.
• Evaluate project siting constraints, wind turbine technology, balance of plant considerations, and wind resource data to optimize layouts.
• Conduct site visits to support site evaluation, suitability, and due diligence efforts.
• Manage the design and layout process throughout the development of the project.
• Collaborate and manage the relationships with third-party engineering firms, equipment vendors and contractors.
• Support the micro-siting process of our renewable energy sites.
• Coordinate facility design with spatial, environmental, and cultural data and work closely with the developer to assist in permitting.
• Develop the initial transportation plan for the project.
• Interface with the project management team to determine routing of electrical infrastructure for the project.
• Lead the commissioning and plotting of various due diligence studies that affect the layout of the renewable energy projects.
• Support and maintain Apex’s civil engineering design guidelines and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in civil engineering or related physical science with a preference to a master’s degree and/or Professional Engineer license.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting the engineering, design, and/or construction of renewable energy projects.
• Thorough understanding and work experience with the design of roads, foundations, and grading plans.
• Experience managing consulting engineering firms.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Google Earth, Excel, and GIS software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated management skills and ability to multi-task with shifting priorities.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel up to 25% to project sites across the United States.

Additional Information

Work Environment: Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit. Occasional work in an outdoor environment, subject to inclement weather. This position, at times, requires strenuous outdoor field work, hiking, and off-road driving.