Seeking a Civil Engineer with 7+ years of broad civil engineering, land development, and site-related construction knowledge. Design and construction experience in Utility Scale PV Solar Plants is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will have expertise in highly technical in stormwater management approaches and methodologies, will understand land survey requirements, and have an advanced mastery of AutoCAD Civil 3D for earthworks analysis.
This person will serve as a civil subject matter expert (SME). Tasks will range from complex earthworks analysis to RFI support during construction. Ideal background includes excellent technical skills and CAD capabilities and a wide-range of land development technical knowledge to liaison between internal departments, external consultants, and EPC contractors.
At least 5 years of experience in land development and stormwater design preferable PE licensed
NOTE: This job is reviewing stormwater from consultants, not actually performing design of storm water systems. This probably only accounts for 10% of the job – design part.
Responsibilities
- Review and implement stormwater and erosion and sediment control requirements on Urban Grid projects from early design concepts through detailed design per Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) project specific requirements while also maximizing site usable area for solar development.
- Perform earthworks analysis and value engineering on early, mid-, and late-stage projects to guide the design, the selection of racking structures, and civil grading approach.
- Interpret and understand geotechnical data and identify risks and issues caused by shallow bedrock, excessive slope, wetlands, storm water features and setback requirements.
- Create technical exhibits to support real estate leases, construction coordination, landowner agreements and communications, AutoCAD civil 3D analyses, earthworks, and other project related efforts.
- Review ALTA surveys, landowner agreements, and land use approval obligations to ensure construction plans are compliant.
- Interface directly with civil engineering consultants in the development of civil construction drawings and design packages to support permitting and EPC bidding efforts for large utility scale (500 – 1500+ acres) solar power plants.
- Assist in developing quantity takeoffs, estimates, and bid packages for EPC bid solicitation, and actively participate in bid review and bid award process.
- Work with civil consultants and EPC partners to ensure compliance with all applicable contractual obligations, AHJ requirements, standard industry design practices, applicable laws and codes, especially any set forth during a local Conditional Use / Special Use (CUP/SUP) permit process.
- Review appropriately detailed civil construction drawings for streamlined communication with Internal Departments, External Consultants, Permitting Agencies, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), Contractors, and Utilities.
- Provide recommendations and/or mitigation measures to resolve all risks, costs adders, and anticipated construction issues during the design process.
- Review third party proposals for civil, survey, and geotechnical work and make recommendations to the Development Project Manager for approval.
- Manage early civil design and material take-offs provided by third parties and coordinate with internal departments for project cost estimating purposes.
Location: Houston, Texas office location is preferred. Remote working is negotiable depending on individual circumstances. Position may require periodic trips to active construction sites, or Richmond, VA
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or related degree
- Professional Engineer license preferred.
- 5+ Years of civil engineering experience is required; 2+ years in renewable energy projects is preferred.
- Must have the ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Must be self-motivated and be able to work both individually and/or in a collaborative team environment with minimal guidance.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to coordinate and communicate work with multiple disciplines, organizations, agencies, vendors, and contractors.
- Must be proficient in Google Earth, KMZ file, and Microsoft Office tools.
- Must have excellent AutoCAD Civil 3D skills. Analyzing, manipulating, and producing Civil 3D surfaces is required.
