Senior Civil Engineer - Eligible

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DEPCOM Power, a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm in the renewable energy industry, is seeking a Sr. Civil Engineer to join our growing team. We are looking for civil engineers who are passionate about the challenge of utility‑scale renewable energy design. Whether your background is in land development, industrial facilities, transportation, water resources, mining, utilities, or renewable energy, we are interested in engineers who bring strong technical fundamentals, sound judgment, curiosity, and a desire to help solve complex site development and construction challenges.

This position can be physically based out of our facility in Katy, TX (greater Houston, TX area) or Pleasanton, CA (greater San Francisco Bay area).

Hybrid work schedule. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home on Fridays!

You will help design and construct some of the largest renewable energy projects in North America. This role combines civil engineering, construction, environmental stewardship, and field problem‑solving at a scale rarely seen in traditional site development.

• Develop civil engineering and site preparation designs for large‑scale renewable energy projects.
• Support construction activities by reviewing field conditions, responding to contractor questions, evaluating design adjustments, and helping resolve site challenges.
• Apply engineering judgment to develop practical, economical, and constructible solutions while meeting project requirements.
• Collaborate with project, structural, electrical, environmental, and construction teams.
• Prepare and review grading plans, drainage studies, erosion and sediment control plans, SWPPP documentation, specifications, and related civil deliverables.
• Perform site visits to evaluate terrain, drainage patterns, soil conditions, constructability considerations, and overall site development strategy.
• Lead discussions with project stakeholders and help drive alignment on technical solutions.
• Address challenges related to grading, drainage, erosion control, soil stabilization, and site constructability.
• Identify opportunities to improve project cost, quality, schedule, and execution.

• Demonstrated capability and legal eligibility to act as the civil Engineer of Record for civil engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and related design deliverables.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: site development, land development, transportation engineering, industrial facilities, utility infrastructure, water resources, or renewable energy projects.
• Genuine interest in renewable energy civil design and a desire to apply civil engineering judgment to large‑scale site development, construction, drainage, earthwork, and constructability challenges.
• Experience developing civil engineering designs and supporting construction activities.
• Understanding of grading, drainage, earthwork, stormwater management, and site development fundamentals.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% for site visits and project support.

• Utility‑scale solar or battery energy storage projects.
• Large‑scale grading and earthwork design.
• Hydrology and hydraulic analysis.
• Stormwater permitting and regulatory coordination.
• Erosion and sediment control design.
• Geotechnical engineering and soil stabilization.
• Construction support, field engineering, or owner's engineering experience.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record.

For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $165,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please  for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information , aqui, or tu).