Civil Construction Engineer

Acciona; Kentucky; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HSA contributions

FSA options

401(k) with 5% company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

PTO 15 days + 1 per year of service

9 public holidays

Flexible holidays 2

Daily per diem

Site vehicle and fuel card

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Civil Construction Engineer II to join our on-site crew for renewable energy projects. The role ensures civil construction aligns with engineering designs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements while representing the owner’s interests.

You will oversee contractor activities, manage documentation, support project leadership, and contribute to safe, on-time project delivery from construction to turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field with 3+ years of civil/construction experience.
• Experience in renewable energy, energy facility construction, or utility-scale projects preferred.
• Knowledge of civil construction practices, codes, QA/QC standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office; scheduling tools like MS Project or Primavera a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor and subcontractor civil construction to ensure compliance with project specs, drawings, QA/QC, contract requirements, codes, and good practices.
• Serve as SME for civil construction, supporting coordination, reviews, and issue resolution.
• Manage civil engineering contractors, define requirements, review drawings, and manage RFIs.
• Monitor progress against schedule and communicate recovery actions to leadership.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate records and logs.
• Create, process, and maintain project documentation (RFIs, submittals, change orders, drawings, turnover docs).
• Lead quality activities, NCRs, corrective actions, and closure of issues.
• Support facility tie-ins, testing, turnover to operations, and project closeout.
• Monitor safety and environmental compliance and support safety programs.
• Conduct root-cause analyses, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and report KPI data.
• Assist in training new Construction Engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety-minded

Outdoor work readiness

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

3+ years civil/construction experience

EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Project or Primavera

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Civil Construction Engineer II to join our on-site crew to support the construction of renewable energy projects. This role oversees civil construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with engineering designs, quality standards, contract requirements, and regulatory requirements. The Civil Construction Engineer II serves as a civil construction subject matter expert and works closely with contractors, engineering teams, and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery from construction through commissioning and turnover to operations.

Job Description

This position offers the opportunity to gain the perspective of working directly for the project owner of renewable energy construction, representing the owner’s interest throughout construction and the ability to more closely influence project outcomes. This includes:

• broader exposure to project execution
• meaningful project ownership and responsibility
• opportunities to develop into more senior technical or lead positions by working closely with project leadership
• and a more comprehensive understanding of how large-scale renewable energy projects are delivered

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee contractor and subcontractor civil construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering drawings, ACCIONA QA/QC requirements, contract requirements, applicable codes, and good construction practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for civil construction activities, supporting contractor coordination, engineering reviews, and resolution of design, technical, and constructability issues.
• Support the management of civil engineering contractors, including defining requirements and specifications, reviewing engineering drawings, and managing RFIs.
• Monitor contractor progress against the project schedule, identify potential schedule impacts, and communicate recovery recommendations to project management.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly project meetings while maintaining accurate meeting minutes, logs, and project records.
• Create, process, and maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, drawings, job books, inspection records, turnover documentation, and other quality records.
• Lead project quality activities, including managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and timely closure of quality issues.
• Support facility tie-ins, start-up, testing, turnover to operations, and final project demobilization, documentation, and closeout activities.
• Monitor safety and environmental compliance and support BUILD SAFE implementation, ensuring personnel and subcontractors meet applicable federal, state, and local requirements, company policies, and training requirements.
• Conduct root cause analyses, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and provide daily reporting, KPI reporting, and other project information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the training and support of new Construction Engineers.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field, with 3+ years of experience in civil engineering or construction engineering; EIT certification preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy, energy facility construction, or utility-scale power generation projects preferred.
• Knowledge of civil construction practices, engineering principles, applicable codes, contract requirements, and quality assurance/quality control standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD and proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; experience with project management and scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve issues in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including exposure to varying weather conditions, active construction sites, uneven terrain, and heavy equipment operations; ability to climb vertical ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, and work at heights up to 300 feet.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Pay & Benefits:

• Base Pay: $100,000 to $120,000 (based on experience, education, and skillset).
• 10% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics).
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.
• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with 5% company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.
• 15 days of PTO(with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.
• $50 monthly reimbursementfor health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment.

Construction Field Incentives:

• R&R: Employees work on a rotational Rest & Recuperation (R&R) schedule designed to support work-life balance during project deployment.
• Daily Per Diem: Employees receive company-provided per diem for the duration of project deployment.
• Site Vehicle: Employees are provided with a company vehicle and fuel card for authorized transportation related to project activities.

Job Location

Fleming Solar Farm

650 Lantern Ridge Dr

Flemingsburg, KY 41041

Physical Requirements, Accommodations, & Accessibility Statement

Seeing & Comprehension: Ability to read and comprehend documents, reports, computer screens, and other written or electronic information. (50-100%)

Communication & Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and others. (50-100%)

Standing & Walking: Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, as applicable to the role. (50-100%)

Climbing, Stooping & Kneeling: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, or perform similar physical activities, as applicable to the role. (50-100%)

Hand & Finger Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to operate equipment, tools, keyboards, or other devices. (50-100%)

Environmental Exposure: Ability to work in weather conditions (extreme heat or extreme cold), noise, outdoor work, and on uneven or varied terrain (50-100%)

Color Recognition: Ability to distinguish different colors, where required by the position. (50-100%)

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.