Associate Civil Engineer

Atwell, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Annual Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer – Renewable Civil to perform civil engineering assignments for utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. You will develop calculations, models, specifications, and design packages, coordinating with designers, project managers, clients, and agencies.

Role requires strong Civil 3D skills, hydrology analysis, and effective communication. Some field work and travel may be involved; on-site work environment is common in this role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles for utility-scale renewables.
• Site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater, earthwork, permitting, and docs.
• Interpret geotechnical, environmental, and regulatory info for civil work.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office.
• Coordinate requirements with designers, PMs, clients, agencies, and teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; 2–4 years related experience.
• Experience with Civil 3D, hydrology/stormwater tools, ArcGIS, renewables projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil design and analysis for site planning, drainage, and utilities.
• Develop calculations, models, specs, reports, and design packages.
• Create surfaces, grading, corridors, quantities in Civil 3D.
• Conduct hydrology/stormwater analyses and SWPPP documentation.
• Interpret codes, standards, permits, and client criteria.
• Coordinate with designers, PMs, clients, agencies, and vendors.
• Review work for conformance with intent and quality standards.
• Support permitting, field visits, due diligence, and construction-phase services.

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

Site planning & grading

Coordination with multi-discipline

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Hydrology tools

Job description

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

About the Position

The Associate Civil Engineer – Renewable Civil performs defined civil engineering assignments for utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, substation, and related renewable infrastructure projects. This role develops calculations, models, specifications, reports, and design packages and coordinates assigned work with designers, project managers, clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions outlined below.

• Perform civil engineering design and analysis for site planning, grading, drainage, roads, stormwater, erosion and sediment control, earthwork, utilities, permitting, and related project scopes.
• Develop and review civil calculations, models, specifications, reports, drawings, cost estimates, schedules, and design documentation for defined assignments.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering tools to develop surfaces, grading, corridors, profiles, quantities, and design deliverables.
• Perform hydrology and stormwater analyses, basin design, SWPPPs, BMPs, and supporting documentation using established criteria.
• Research, interpret, and implement applicable codes, standards, agency requirements, client criteria, permits, and project specifications.
• Evaluate site constraints, renewable facility layouts, equipment technology inputs, constructability, and multidisciplinary design impacts.
• Coordinate assigned engineering work with civil designers, project managers, electrical and structural disciplines, clients, contractors, agencies, and vendors.
• Review designated designer and drafter work for conformance with engineering intent, project standards, and quality expectations.
• Support technical responses, submittal review, permitting, site visits, field investigations, due diligence, and construction-phase services.
• Manage assigned workload, estimate task effort, and communicate schedule, budget, quality, and technical risks proactively.
• Support proposals, scopes, assumptions, estimates, schedules, studies, and other project-development activities.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles applicable to utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, substations, and related renewable infrastructure.
• Knowledge of site planning, grading, drainage, hydrology, stormwater management, roads, erosion and sediment control, SWPPPs, BMPs, earthwork, permitting, and construction documentation.
• Ability to interpret survey, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and regulatory information and apply applicable requirements to civil engineering work.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications applicable to assigned work.
• Ability to coordinate civil engineering requirements with designers, project managers, clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to engineering quality, safety, ethical practice, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited institution.
• 2–4 years of civil engineering, renewable energy, land development, utility, construction, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing civil engineering calculations, models, specifications, reports, and design packages.
• Experience with Civil 3D, hydrology or stormwater tools, ArcGIS, and renewable energy or utility infrastructure projects preferred.
• Work is performed in a professional work environment, with work location and reporting expectations determined by business needs and position requirements. Some field work may be required.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Frequently communicates and collaborates with clients, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.Must be able to move around project sites and work in indoor or outdoor environments as required.
• Travel may be required based on client and project needs.

Cultural Fit

• Independent yet Collaborative
• Dependable
• Flexible
• Results Oriented
• Client Focused
• Exempt | Overtime pay is not required.

Disclaimer

• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
• If current job responsibilities differ from assigned duties, please contact Human Resources.

Pay Range

$80,000 - $92,000 USD

Atwell Benefits:To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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As set forth in Atwell, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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