ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all stages of project civil design, including conceptual and advanced system design, observing regulatory codes, customer requirements, site visits, permitting and technical support during construction phase;
- Design and optimize civil engineering concepts for medium and large scale PV plants such as internal road systems, grading design in Civil 3D, stormwater management, erosion control concepts, etc.;
- Strong knowledge related to SWPPPs and stormwater permitting;
- Lead the engineering team in developing best practices for the civil engineering process of medium and large scale PV plants;
- Manage and coordinate external resources such as civil, geotechnical, and structural engineering consultants, as well as surveyors;
- Supervise project implementation in collaboration with the Project Manager during planning and construction to assure quality and execution according to the contract;
- Provide support to business development efforts in interfacing with potential and current customers;
- Develop and review project schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards and quotes from suppliers and civil sub-contractors;
- Create, deliver, and maintain drawing packages and project documentation;
- Direct internal and external designers and consultants in creating, delivering and maintaining drawing packages and project documentation;
- Work collaboratively with other operations team members on project execution and process development including project procurement, construction management, and project controls;
- Take a leadership role in the technical response to proposals to design and deliver photo-voltaic projects;
- Assist with technical training for team members and new employees;
- Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results;
- Lead members of the developing civil engineering team to effectively design and support the company’s projects and in their professional development.
- Drive a culture of safety and ethics that embraces both a “responsibility to act” and “lead by example” approach;
- Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, or another related engineering discipli-ne.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience working in the civil industry
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working with PV solar plants
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D (or equivalent)
- Experience with HydroCAD (or equivalent)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly
- Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player
- Ability to project manage multiple efforts
- Strong, self-motivated team player
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills
WHAT WE OFFER
- Benefits- medical, vision, and dental coverage starts day one, no waiting period
- 401k company match
- PTO + Sick Days + Bank Holidays
- Opportunity for career advancement
- Career advancement opportunity