Lead Civil Engineer – Renewables

Ulteig is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer – Renewables to support utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects. The role involves leading civil engineering design projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality design solutions for solar projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage civil engineering design projects, ensuring effective communication and coordination with clients and internal design teams
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Review designs for high quality, support engineers through challenging problem solving, and drive standards across the department
• Lead and manage the execution of team and department initiatives to support the continuous improvement of our tools and processes
• Apply current, standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to complete engineering tasks, supporting other civil, structural, and electrical design workflows as necessary
• Develop comprehensive plans, specifications, and observation reports that are accurate and in accordance with sound utility-scale solar engineering practices
• Recommend alterations to development criteria and design features to improve quality and project outcomes
• Plan and accomplish project goals by leveraging experience and judgment
• Review and check design computations performed by the internal civil design team to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare detailed reports and correspondence concerning the direction and progress of assigned projects
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, safety, and risk management considerations
• Maintain a value engineering mindset throughout the development, design, and construction phases
• Collaborate closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines
• Work closely with clients to understand their technical needs and identify the best feasible solutions
• Support marketing, sales, and business development activities within the assigned market
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and design ownership

Requirements:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required
• Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration required
• Minimum of 8-10+ years of civil engineering experience is required
• At least 5+ years of experience in design and development of utility scale solar, preferred
• Proficient at large scale solar grading design and earthwork calculations is required
• Must have permanent authorization to work in US
• NCEES Council Record is preferred
• Experience performing detailed design of solar facilities with complex topographic, environmental, and non-participating infrastructure constraints is highly desired
• Stormwater management and permitting experience is highly desired
• Experience developing Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plans (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)