Senior Civil Engineer - Level 4

Title:

Senior Civil Engineer Level 4

Department:
Engineering Center

Location:

Irvine, CA

Supervisor:
Manager of Civil/Structural Engineering

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Status:
Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office):
Remote

The Senior Civil Engineer (Level
4) is responsible for leading the civil engineering design, site development, permitting, and construction coordination for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This role requires advanced expertise in grading design, hydrology modeling, stormwater management, geotechnical assessments, and permitting compliance. As a senior-level engineer, this position involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with EPC teams, and ensuring technical excellence in civil engineering deliverables.

The Senior Civil Engineer is also expected to lead permitting efforts, engage with regulatory agencies, and drive process improvements for site development. This position reports to the Manager of Civil/Structural Engineering, or another management personnel that the CEO of the company may designate. This position reports to the Ankney, IA office but will maintain a remote schedule of working out of their home office and the Ankney, IA office.

Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 30%. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

• Oversee grading optimization strategies, site layout refinement, and cut/fill balance planning to minimize construction costs.
• Lead detailed stormwater management and hydrology modeling efforts, ensuring compliance with NPDES, SWPPP, and local stormwater regulations.
• Manage drainage and floodplain impact studies, designing effective retention basins, culverts, and erosion control systems.
• Review and approve foundation designs, soil stabilization plans, and geotechnical analysis for racking and battery installations.
• Optimize access road networks, land disturbance minimization strategies, and long‑term drainage planning to support efficient operations.

• Take full ownership of civil permitting processes, working directly with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and environmental consultants.
• Ensure project compliance with federal, state, and local zoning, land use, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and submit stormwater permitting applications, erosion control plans, and wetland impact assessments.
• Conduct civil engineering risk assessments, ensuring mitigation measures are in place for hydrology, land grading, and flood zone constraints.

• Lead civil engineering work streams within multi‑disciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with electrical, structural, and construction teams.
• Collaborate with EPC project managers, construction teams, and subcontractors to refine site development strategies.
• Conduct site visits and geotechnical evaluations, validating grading assumptions, soil stability, and drainage effectiveness.
• Drive quality control (QA/QC) for civil engineering deliverables, ensuring designs meet EPC execution and operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot grading conflicts, hydrology inefficiencies, and foundation engineering challenges throughout project development and construction.

• Manage and mentor a team of junior and mid‑level civil engineers, supporting knowledge transfer and technical…