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Senior Civil Engineer

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Novel Energy Solutions LLC
  • On Site, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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The Senior Civil Engineer plays a crucial role in leading the design and development of solar PV projects. This position involves collaborating with project development, construction teams, and electrical engineers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage the preparation of design documents for photovoltaic solar projects including calculations, drawings, and civil specifications.
  2. Complete grading design, earthwork calculations and hydrological calculations.
  3. Design solar facilities with complex topographic, environmental, and other constraints.
  4. Prepare final Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
  5. Review plans and specifications for constructability, site constraints, topography, and risk management.
  6. Communicate with 3rd party engineering vendors as needed.
  7. Demonstrate structural, mechanical, and electrical high level design skills with the ability to generate accurate, highly detailed construction drawings and documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  8. Consult and coordinate with engineering staff on project layouts and reports and hold accountable for timely submittals of deliverables.
  9. Prepare design packages, milestone submissions, and as-built signoffs.
  10. Once/if PE certificate is obtained, sign off on ( stamp ) final civil plan sets.
  11. Coordinate design work with the Director of Electrical Engineering as needed.
  12. Coordinate technical activities and designs with the Project Development teams for permitting, title, environmental, and local government agencies, as needed.
  13. Coordinate with Construction staff to complete designs and project plan sets prior to deadlines in order to efficiently schedule Construction activities as needed.
  14. Provide value engineering.
  15. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and problem solving.
  16. Have a high level of familiarity with the National Electric Code regarding PV Solar Systems.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Three years minimum of engineering experience performing civil design and development of solar projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Proficiency with reading blueprints, plans, specs, contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
  • Must be detail-oriented and efficient in problem solving.
  • Must have interest in renewable energy development and design.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  • PE or EIT preferred.
  • Proficiency with Procore, or similar construction management software.
  • NCEES Council Record is preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to clearly define objectives, exercise sound technical judgment, take on increasing levels of responsibility and to thrive in a small, flexible and dynamic work environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills, including the ability to communicate in a positive manner with project managers, other engineering/design team members, management and installation contractors to foster an environment of superior coordination.
  • Good problem solving and critical thinking abilities and a proactive work ethic. Must take accountability of own body of work, closing each project by design completion efficiently, while maintaining accuracy and strict attention to detail.
  • Strong ability to apply innovative and creative skills to problem solving.
  • Experience with on-site troubleshooting of technology and automation of manual processes.

Benefits
Medical and Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, generous paid time off and holidays.
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