Civil Engineer – Solar Land Development

This role is based in Arlington, VA. On-site presence is required.

Join a leading independent power producer at the forefront of renewable energy development. With a footprint across Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky, our client develops, constructs, and operates utility-scale solar energy projects. As a subsidiary of a publicly traded Israeli clean energy firm with over 1GW commissioned and a 7GW pipeline globally, the company is shaping the future of sustainable power in the U.S. and beyond.

The Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy will be based in Arlington, Virginia or remote within the Mid-Atlantic region (Eastern Time). This role will support utility-scale solar projects across early-stage development, M&A technical due diligence, and construction support.

The position will focus on land development, site feasibility, grading and drainage design, and permitting coordination
, while also supporting geotechnical and structural review as part of acquisition evaluations and project execution.

• Oversee grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management planning.
• Liaise with third-party consultants and local counties for permitting, including road access, earthwork, and land disturbance approvals.
• Support M&A technical due diligence by reviewing land quality, site constraints, development risks, and constructability considerations.
• Conduct site walks and coordinate feasibility assessments for acquisition targets.
• Review seller technical packages including site plans, grading plans, drainage studies, and civil reports.
• Review geotechnical reports from third-party consultants to identify potential site and foundation risks.
• Perform preliminary foundation and corrosion analysis assessments as required.
• Prepare scopes of work and support selection of civil and geotechnical consultants.
• Manage and coordinate third-party civil engineering consultants throughout development and construction phases.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support civil engineering aspects from pre-design through construction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable civil engineering codes, standards, and AHJ requirements.
• Support evaluation of financial impacts related to civil and development risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT certification required; actively working toward P.E. licensure preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in civil engineering with exposure to land development, site design, grading, drainage, stormwater, or utility-scale solar projects
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• Experience supporting renewable energy development or M&A technical review preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D required.
  
  Experience reviewing geotechnical reports and foundation design considerations.
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as L-Pile preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced development environments with cross-functional stakeholders.

• This position may be based in Arlington, VA or remote within the Mid-Atlantic region. Candidates must be able to work on Eastern Time. Travel may be required throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region (up to 25%).