SR DEVELOPMENT CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT ENGINEER

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Senior Development Civil Engineering Project Engineer is involved in all aspects of civil design for utility scale solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage, and wind projects. The role includes a wide variety of diverse assignments such as due diligence, sitings, feasibility studies, new technology evaluations, conceptual designs, and cost estimates. 

Main responsibilities:

• Assist with engineering quantity estimations and provide permitting support 
• Maintain and improve existing scope of works, guidelines, specifications, schedule, and budget templates 
• Oversee, guide, and manage the work of third-party consultants  
• Conduct preliminary hydrology and hydraulic designs and calculations 
• Provide comprehensive support for all departments in matters pertaining to Hydrology and Hydraulics 
• Preliminary Grading Analysis/design using Civil 3D 
• Ensure that the civil portion of the estimated balance of plant cost is optimized by providing accurate project layouts and major quantity takeoffs 
• Participate in value-added engineering studies of alternative design approaches 
• Additional duties as required 

Employment type

Full Time

Work site

Hybrid- Houston, TX

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university 
• 0-3 years of experience in civil site design 
• Professional Engineering license is preferred, in any state, but not required 
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products 
• Proficient with HydroCAD, HEC-HMS or other similar hydrology modeling software 
• Proficient in hydraulic design software (HEC-RAS, Flo2D, CulvertMaster, FlowMaster, etc) 
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D design and ArcGIS 
• Knowledgeable with applicable industry standards and codes including Uniform Building Code (UBC), International Building Code (IBC), American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Travel:

Up to 15% 

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills 
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills 
• Strong level of initiative and ability to work with limited supervision 
• Strong organizational commitment and high attention to detail 
• Strong leadership and time-management skills 
• Demonstrated ability to provide support on multiple concurrent projects 
• Ability to plan, schedule, track, and monitor project progress 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills 
• Ability to work successfully with a team daily in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 
• Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching while on project sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment 
• Speech/Reading:  Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form 
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds  
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form 
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary 
• Walking: Ability to walk several miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites