Civil Engineer – Battery Storage

Ulteig is seeking talented and motivated candidates for a Civil Engineer – Battery Storage role supporting utility-scale battery storage projects. The selected candidate will engage with design teams to provide innovative design solutions for the development and construction of BESS projects.

Responsibilities:

• Applies current, standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to complete engineering tasks, and supports other civil, structural, and electrical design workflows as necessary on a case-by-case basis
• Develops plans, specifications, and observation reports that are complete, accurate and in accordance with sound utility-scale BESS engineering practices
• Takes on the role of project Discipline Lead (DL) for projects, as assigned, coordinating civil design activities, and overseeing work completed by other engineers and technicians
• Recommends alterations to development criteria and design features to improve quality
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish project goals
• Is technically involved with the resolution of design challenges that may include performing field investigation or observations and when necessary, resolving discrepancies between multiple sources of information
• Checks design computations performed by internal civil design team when appropriate
• Prepares reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects
• Reviews plans and specifications for constructability, safety, and risk management considerations
• Maintains a value engineering mindset throughout development, design, and construction
• Works closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines
• Works closely with clients to understand nuanced technical needs and identify best feasible solution(s)
• Supports marketing, sales, and business development activities within assigned market
• Demonstrates a wide degree of out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, and design ownership

Requirements:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required
• Successful Completion of Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire required, NCEES Council Record is preferred
• Minimum of 4-6+ years of civil engineering experience, with at least 2-3+ years of experience in design and development of utility scale BESS and/or commercial land development, required
• Proficiency in civil site design, site grading, and earthwork calculations is required
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the US
• Experience performing detailed site design 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)