Renewable Energy Site Engineer

POSITION TITLE: Renewable Energy Site Engineer
SALARY: $130,000 – $160,000
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Yes, partial relocation available
WORK SET-UP: Hybrid position; must work on-site 3 days per week. Office location options include:
Albany, NY;
Buffalo, NY; or Meriden, CT.

An established engineering and design firm is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Renewable Energy Services group. The ideal candidate will support civil/site design across renewable energy projects including solar farms, battery energy storage systems, and wind projects
, primarily on the private development side.

The firm has completed over 80 renewable energy projects since 2020, totaling 350 MW
, 400,000 solar modules
, and 1,500 acres of developed land. They consistently win an average of three new proposals per month.

• Conduct site visits and feasibility studies for potential project locations
• Prepare preliminary site layouts
• Develop comprehensive solar energy designs including site plans, structural drawings, and engineering calculations
• Produce construction documents used for permitting and construction
• Support local and state permitting application processes
• Interface with project stakeholders including clients, engineers, contractors, and municipalities
• Manage design and implementation tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (preferred)
• EIT or PE certification (preferred)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (required)
• Strong background in site development
  , including grading, stormwater management, and civil engineering design
• Familiarity with SEQR
  , DEC stormwater permitting, and municipal code review
• Effective communication and teamwork skills