Sr Civil Engineer

Signal Energy’s SR Civil Engineer leads all technical work and assists in engineering management for assigned projects from RFP receipt through Issued for Construction (“IFC”) plan sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of civil design packages from early design through Issued-For-Construction (IFC), ensuring alignment with the project Scope of Work, Basis of Design, schedule, budget, constructability, and safety requirements.
• Serve as the civil technical lead on assigned solar and BESS projects, providing direction, oversight, and technical decision-making for grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, access roads, foundations coordination, and equipment pads.
• Review and interpret geotechnical reports to identify site-specific risks, design constraints, and mitigation strategies, and integrate geotechnical findings into civil design solutions.
• Support both Engineer-of-Record (EOR) led, and in-house civil design efforts, ensuring complete, coordinated, and constructible civil deliverables.
• Drive interdisciplinary coordination with survey, geotechnical, environmental, structural, electrical, high-voltage, BESS, and construction teams to resolve design conflicts and ensure execution-ready designs.
• Lead and perform QA/QC reviews of civil drawings, calculations, and specifications prior to submission and IFC issuance.
• Support permitting and AHJ approvals, including review of submittals, responses to agency comments, and coordination with environmental and regulatory teams.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate civil-related cost, schedule, and constructability risks, and lead value engineering efforts to optimize project outcomes.
• Serve as a key civil engineering resource during the construction phase, supporting RFIs, design clarifications, field coordination, and change management as needed.
• Mentor and support entry-level and associate civil engineers, providing technical guidance, design review, and professional development support.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of civil design standards, templates, workflows, and best practices within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred) from an accredited university
• 8+ years’ experience in planning, design, and/or operations of photovoltaic systems
• Professional Engineer license (one or more US states)

Skills

• Must be comfortable with the technical aspects of the role, as well as client and management interactions
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including ability to write clear and detailed technical reports, RFI responses, presentations, and emails
• Supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment as well as on self-directed independent projects
• Self-motivated with the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, HECRAS, Flow2D, PVcase, PVsyst, and Procore (preferable)
• Driven by desire to continuously improve process, tools and technology
• Operate with positivity and enthusiasm, especially in high-stress situations

Work Environment

• Work will be conducted remote or from the Chattanooga, TN office or Houston office.
• Reports directly to the Director of Engineering/Principal Civil Engineer
• Occasional travel for both office meetings and field visits to active construction sites, up to 10%.