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Civil Engineer

Jobot, Raleigh, NC, United States

Leading Solar Company offering: Remote Work, Salary + Bonus, Unlimited PTO, Company Paid Health Benefits, 401K with Company Match

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Robert Donohue

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Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leader in the Renewable Energy (Solar) industry. We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join our growing team.

This is a remote opportunity - preference to candidates living in North Carolina

Description:

The Civil Engineer will assist our engineering and estimating departments in responding to RFPs and site layout development. The Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering team, specializing in providing accurate and comprehensive site layouts and quantity estimates for civil work on solar and solar + storage projects. This role focuses on the earlier phases of site planning, estimating, and project development.

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform civil site development tasks including due diligence, preliminary design, quantity take-offs, and estimating to respond to customer RFPs.
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare site plans and earthwork calculations.
  • Utilize GIS for hydrologic analysis, terrain analysis, and to efficiently calculate takeoff quantities and prepare summaries.
  • Coordinate/Interface with different engineering disciplines, commercial, and construction teams to ensure effective development of solar projects.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather project specifications, technical requirements, and relevant information for accurate cost estimation.
  • Analyze project risks and uncertainties that could impact costs, collaborating to identify potential mitigation strategies.
  • Assist in the preparation of bid packages, proposals, and other deliverables related to cost estimation for civil projects.
  • Offer insights and recommendations on value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs while maintaining quality standards and site constructability.
  • Continuously refine development processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that impact civil estimating.
  • Maintain clear and concise documentation of projects throughout the layout and estimation process.
  • Investigate local, state, and federal regulatory requirements to ensure project compliance.
  • Proactively self-review deliverables and make corrective changes as necessary.
  • Report to the Lead Civil Engineer and collaborate with other Civil Engineers on the development team.
Why join us?
  • Salary + Bonus
  • Remote- Work from anywhere in the US
  • Medical, dental, vision – eligible 1st of the month of after start date (BCBS- medical) standard PPO plan is free for employee
  • 401k with company match
  • Employee Equity Participation Plan
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Career growth opportunities
Job Details

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years’ experience working as a civil engineer.
  • Knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction methodologies, and cost estimation techniques.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to make necessary assumptions in ambiguous regulatory environments supported by sound engineering judgment.
  • Basic knowledge of grading design and construction methods is required.
  • Basic knowledge of erosion and sediment control principles for large-scale construction projects is required.
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulic and hydrology (H&H) principles, is required.
  • Experience with local, state, and national stormwater and construction permitting (NPDES, CGP, Section 404, WOTUS), is required.
  • Working level knowledge and familiarity in using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Proficiency in using GIS applications (ArcGIS or QGIS) and spatial processing tools.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Knowledge of GIS data types, coordinate reference systems, and experience working with data between GIS/CAD/Google Earth, preferred.
  • Experience with SWPPP’s preferred.
  • Experience with solar project development.

Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or another related field is required.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required.
  • Active Professional Engineering License preferred.
  • Must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license required.

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