Sr Civil Engineer
Signal Energy · Houston, TX · 5 days ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
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)