Principal/Staff Civil Engineer

Primoris Services Corporation is a leader in civil engineering, seeking a Principal/Staff Civil Engineer to become a Subject Matter Expert in the field. The role involves providing technical guidance, mentoring junior engineers, leading complex projects, and ensuring quality standards are met across various engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in multiple areas of civil engineering competence, providing expert knowledge and guidance
• Ability to lead multiple projects, particularly those that are more challenging or complex, as needed
• Conduct Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews for project teams, ensuring adherence to standards and specifications
• Act as a key resource for project teams, providing expert assistance in highly technical situations
• Provide mentorship and guide Civil/Structural Engineers, Design Leads, Project Controls Engineers, and Designers, fostering their professional development
• Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards and procedures
• Drive and support innovations to promote competitive advantages within the industry
• Proactively identify and address potential technical risks and challenges
• Support the Principal Engineer and Engineering Managers in the development of expertise with environmental and SWPPP design, revegetation, erosion control, grading, pad design, and roads
• Review and provide comments on EOR drawings and studies to ensure project cost is controlled through comparison to internal preliminary design
• Provides technical leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their programs and the organization
• Implements organizational strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development
• Successfully negotiates critical and controversial issues with corresponding technical leads of other organizations
• Represents the organization at important functions or conferences as required
• Is a resource that can independently resolve complex problems raised by the project team that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering
• Performs advisory or consulting work for the organization across broad program areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects that leverage their skills and experience
• Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations for companywide equipment/procurement decisions and design methodology

Requirements:

• BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline from an ABET accredited college
• 6-10 years' experience in Civil Engineering with respect to renewable energy technologies (i.e. Solar, BESS, HV, etc.)
• Professional experience with Utility PV Contract negotiation for self-perform EPC's
• 3 years minimum work experience in Solar PV Design or Solar construction industry
• Ability to read, understand, and redline prints and contract documents
• Strong written & oral communication, organizational and planning skills
• Strong communication skills to convey concerns, analytical data, and job constraints
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of Civil/Structural Engineering & design programs
• Professional Engineering License preferred
• MS in Civil Engineering a plus
• Candidates with mentorship & training experience are preferred
• Ability to understand manufacturer's design parameters, application limitations, and installation guidelines
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal to no supervision
• Able to work in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations
• High level of organizational skills and professionalism
• The ideal candidates are individuals who are team players, are solution-minded, can train and mentor others, and are always looking for ways to improve processes, efficiency, and communication between stakeholders