Lead Civil Engineer - Renewables

Overview

Ulteig is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer – Renewables to support utility‑scale solar photovoltaic projects. The candidate will engage with civil, structural, and electrical design teams and clients to provide innovative design solutions that facilitate the development, design, and construction of solar projects.

• 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 continuous improvement of 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.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required.
• Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration required; NCEES Council Record is preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10+ years of civil engineering experience is required, with at least 5+ years in design and development of utility‑scale solar, preferred.
• Proficient at large‑scale solar grading design and earthwork calculations is required.
• 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 Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Target Base Compensation Range for this role: $126,400 – $164,300.

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