Senior Engineer/Assitant manager-Civil designs

Job Description

Solar Civil Design Engineer We are looking for a Solar Civil Design Engineer to join our team. You will shape the civil and structural aspects of solar PV projects through all phases from concept and design to construction support. If youre detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about clean energy infrastructure, we want to meet you! Key Responsibilities Concept & Planning Perform site evaluations topography, soil conditions, drainage, grading, and erosion control to inform civil design strategies. Civil Layout & Design Generate site prep drawings: grading plans, access roads, foundations (piled, ballasted, or drilled shafts), cable trenches, drainage systems, and landscaping using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Staking & Survey Support Produce staking plans for surveyors to mark foundations, road alignment, cable routes, and panel arrays. Structural Foundations Design civil foundations tailored to site conditions (e.g., soils, frost depth, environmental constraints), selecting methods like ballasted, driven, helical, or drilled piles. Site Prep Planning Develop tree clearing, grubbing, and erosion control plans, ensuring environmental compliance (e.g., stormwater management, dust mitigation). Technical Coordination Integrate civil designs with electrical, structural, and mechanical systems, collaborating closely with engineers and project managers. Construction Support & QA/QC Support during pre-construction and construction phases by performing site visits, resolving design queries, conducting inspections, and ensuring implementation aligns with approved drawings. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with standards, codes, permits, environmental and zoning regulations; support internal and third-party reviews. Technical Documentation Prepare detailed drawings, BOQs, civil specs, RFQs, scope documents, reports, and site logs. Cost & Resource Control Contribute to civil cost estimates and budgets; support procurement and contractor coordination. Process Improvement Refine and optimize civil design tools, templates, and workflows (e.g., grading models, automated layouts) for efficiency and quality. Required Skills & Experience Degree Bachelor s in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master s preferred). Experience civil/site engineering including experience in renewable energy or solar PV projects (ground-mount, utility scale, commercial). Software Proficiency AutoCAD, Civil 3D; STAAD Pro or similar structural tools; Microsoft Excel/Project. Technical Expertise Strong understanding of civil engineering principles site grading, stormwater, drainage, foundations, access roads; familiarity with PV site specifics. Regulatory Knowledge Knowledge of environmental/stormwater regulations, zoning, construction codes, geotech interpretation. Field Experience Willingness to travel (often 30-50%) for site visits and construction oversight. Personal Qualities Detail-focused, strong problem-solving, great communication, team collaboration, organizational skills, and ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Experience with solar-focused civil foundations and PV structure integration. Familiarity with environmental permitting and site prep processes (SWPPP, ESC plans). Knowledge of value engineering in civil design to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.