*Candidates must have a PE and Utility Scale Renewable or Substation experience. No flexibility on this
Title: Senior Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy & High Voltage Infrastructure
Compensation: $120-$165,000 + benefits
Location: Remote (Hybrid options if wanted in certain offices)
Travel: Limited travel depending on project needs
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Role and Responsibilities:
Renewable Energy Projects (Solar, Wind, BESS)
• Lead civil engineering design for utility-scale renewable energy projects including solar PV, wind farms, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Perform site feasibility studies, grading design, stormwater management, and erosion control plans.
• Design equipment foundations for inverters, transformers, BESS containers, and wind turbine foundations.
• Develop access roads, crane pads, laydown areas, and site logistics plans.
• Coordinate geotechnical investigations and incorporate findings into structural and civil designs.
• Support permitting documentation and environmental compliance requirements.
• Provide construction support including RFI review and site inspections.
High Voltage Infrastructure (Substations & Transmission Lines)
• Support civil and structural design of high voltage substations (AIS/GIS).
• Design equipment foundations, control buildings, retaining walls, oil containment systems, and cable trenches.
• Develop grading plans and drainage systems for substations.
• Support transmission line projects including foundation design (drilled piers, spread footings, micropiles), access roads, and site restoration.
• Coordinate closely with electrical and structural engineers to ensure integrated project design.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards and applicable engineering codes.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience supporting renewable energy and/or high voltage infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months preferred.
• Experience with utility-scale solar, wind, or battery energy storage systems.
• Experience with high voltage substations (69kV–500kV) and/or transmission line civil design.
• Technical experience with site grading, earthwork design, stormwater management, hydrology calculations, and structural foundation design.
• Experience with civil design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEC, IEEE, and utility design requirements.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, utilities, or energy developers is highly preferred.
About
Our client is a fast-growing engineering consulting firm providing multidisciplinary services across the energy and power infrastructure sector. The company supports projects across renewable generation, grid infrastructure, and complex energy systems throughout the United States. Engineers in this organization work closely with developers, utilities, and EPC contractors to deliver large-scale energy infrastructure projects from early-stage feasibility through construction.
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