Civil Engineer II​/III, Hydrology & Infrastructure

Civil Engineer II/III, Hydrology & Infrastructure

Kilo Newton is searching for an ambitious individual who is an experienced civil or structural engineering leader that enjoys working outside their comfort zone. The ideal candidate will leverage their professional skills, in analysis, design and leadership to prepare calculations, drawings, reports, etc. for project deliverables on renewable energy civil site layout and design, survey, structural analysis, and other projects.

• Assess project and its requirements.
• Assess the impact and feasibility of site due diligence, preliminary layout and up to the final engineering design.
• Working with other technical staff to create, test, validate, and use innovative new automated processes for engineering design and analysis.
• Create new business through client outreach, helping develop new service offerings, and enhancing current services.
• Prepare drawings and schematic designs based on project requirements.
• Study and assess drawings, plans, specifications and other documents relating to construction projects.
• Create, review, and approve civil and structural plans, calculations, and permitting documents for submittals to customers, AHJs, and site owners.
• Experience with creation and review of typical civil submittals, such as SWPPP, and other state/federal permitting requirements.
• Determine budget, project schedules and scope of work and deploy appropriate staff.
• Preparing bids for prospective clients.
• Leading project teams, including the direction and support other engineering and skilled personnel in managing and executing multiple tasks and projects.
• Lead and direct onsite and offsite teams as necessary.
• Collaborate, manage, and interact with construction teams, surveyors, architects and outside project developers and consultants.
• Manage deliverables on time and within the budget.
• Initiate and ensure standard civil engineering discipline in drawings and plans including surveying, grading, geotechnical, wind, seismic, snow and hydrology analyses.
• Using computer simulations to predict how various site designs, and structures will react under different conditions.
• Making sure that projects meet legal guidelines, environmental directives, and health and safety requirements.
• Giving progress reports to clients and senior managers.
• Adhere to the best practices, standards and procedures of the company.

• Expertise in field of study to independently design and analyze civil and/or structural projects.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods related to Hydrology modeling & CAD.
• Working knowledge of GIS techniques such as map production, editing, and geocoding.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Project.
• Proficiency in other civil/structural programs such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flo3D, and other related programs.
• Knowledge of solar design software and processes a plus.
• Demonstrated customer relationship and people skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communications skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline or related experience.
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Professional Engineering License in relevant discipline (or ability to obtain one).
• 3-5 years experience in solar/renewable energy engineering highly preferred.
• The ideal candidate should have minimum 4 years of experience in civil/structural engineering, in a variety of tasks relevant to solar design as described above, however more specialized candidates with a desire to learn will be considered.