Job Description: Civil Engineering Principal/Manager

Come join our growing team in a leadership role, leading multiple engineering projects from origination to construction, in the commercial and utility solar industry! Join a team where all employees have a stake in the company, and we work to make the solar industry more competitive.

KiloNewton is a dynamic technical consulting and software company, focusing on engineering and analysis in the solar and renewables industry. We are a small firm with a unique focus on the optimization of utility-scale plants, working with dozens of global-scale development and construction companies. If you are a self-motivated professional who is looking for a company that will allow you to quickly grow your career, while making the world a cleaner, better place, then KiloNewton is for you!

KiloNewton is searching for an ambitious individual who is an experienced civil engineering leader that enjoys working both in and out of their comfort zone. The ideal candidate will leverage their professional skills in analysis, design and leadership, heading a team in preparing calculations, drawings, and project deliverables in civil design, survey, structural analysis, and other related work.

The candidate will be skilled in using computer analysis and drafting software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and AutoDesk analysis packages, ArcGIS software, HEC-RAS and/or other G&D/hydrology software. The ideal candidate will also have experience with steel driven foundation design, interpreting geotechnical reports, and must hold a current valid PE license for stamping submittals, or be able to obtain it within 3 months. Designs/models must be created and analyzed with accurate detail that incorporates permitting ordinances, design inputs, sketches, field/customer notes, and must be able to comprehend, interpret, and render verbal inputs from customers and other stakeholders as required.

Our employees see process-related problems and innovative solutions and are enabled with the tools and freedom to make those solutions reality. We look forward to bringing the next problem-solver onto the team!

Civil Engineering Principal/Manager Job Description and Responsibilities

Assess project and its requirements
Assess the impact and feasibility of site due diligence, preliminary layout and up to the final engineering design
Leading other technical staff to create, test, validate, and use innovative new automated processes for engineering design and analysis
Create new business through client outreach, developing new service offerings, and enhancing current services
Prepare drawings and schematic designs based on project requirements
Study and assess drawings, plans, specifications and other documents relating to construction projects
Create, review, and approve civil and structural plans, calculations, and permitting documents for submittals to customers, AHJs, and site owners
Experience with creation and review of typical civil submittals, such as SWPPP, and other state/federal permitting requirements
Determine budget, project schedules and scope of work and deploy appropriate staff
Preparing bids for prospective clients
Supervisingproject teams, including the direction, lead and support other engineering and skilled personnel in managing and executing multiple tasks and projects
Lead and direct onsite and offsite teams as necessary
Collaborate, manage, and interact with construction teams, surveyors, architects, and outside project developers, EPCs, AHJs, and consultants
Manage deliverables on time and within the budget
Initiate and ensure standard civil engineering discipline in drawings and plans including surveying, grading, geotechnical, wind, seismic, snow and hydrology analyses
Working closely on construction plans with clients, architects, andother professionals
Developing design ideas usingCAD, FEA, and GIS software
Using computer simulations to predict how various site designs, and structures will react under different conditions
Making sure that projects meet legal guidelines, environmental directives, and health and safety requirements according to code
Giving progress reports to clients and senior managers
Adhere to the best practices, standards and procedures of the company
Other duties as defined

Civil Engineering Principal/Manager Skills and Requirements

Expertise in field of study to independently design and analyze civil and/or structural projects
Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods related to FEA/CAD
Working knowledge of GIS techniques such as map production, editing, and geocoding
Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Project
Proficiency in other civil/structural programs such as Flo3D, LPILE, and other related programs
Knowledge of solar design software and processes a plus
Demonstrated customer relationship and people skills
Demonstrated excellent communications skills (written, verbal and presentation)
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required
Professional Engineering License in relevant discipline
3+ years experience in solar/renewable energy engineering highly preferred
3+ years experience leading a civil engineering team required
10 years of experience in civil/structural engineering, in a variety of tasks relevant to solar design, however more specialized candidates will be considered

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Civil Engineering Principal/Manager