Civil Engineer

Strata Clean Energy; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy in Durham, NC is seeking a Civil Engineer responsible for analysis, development and permitting of ground mount utility-scale solar farms. The role involves site constraint analysis, layout development with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and permitting work with AHJ.

You will lead Civil Designers and Engineers, coordinate with consultants and regulators, and prepare revisions to respond to AHJ comments.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or in progress within 1 year.
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with PV project design (desired).
• Comfortable presenting to consultants, authorities with jurisdiction, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate site constraint analysis, including zoning, topography, environmental, soils.
• Direct and/or develop array layouts with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare soil erosion & sediment control and stormwater plans, details and calculations for permit submittal to AHJ.
• Direct Civil Designers and Engineers to prepare and revise site/civil plans and calculations.
• Prepare revisions and responses to AHJ comments.

Skills

Site constraint analysis

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer licensure or in progress

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Description

Civil Engineer is responsible for analysis, development and permitting of ground mount utility scale solar farms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and evaluate site constraint analysis, including zoning, topography, environmental, soils


• Direct and/or develop array layouts with AutoCAD Civil 3D


• Prepare soil erosion & sediment control and stormwater plans, details and calculations for permit submittal to AHJ


• Direct Civil Designers and Engineers to prepare and revise site/civil plans and calculations


• Prepare revisions and responses to AHJ comments

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises Civil Designers and Engineers.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university


• Registered Professional Engineer or obtainable within 1 year


• Minimum four (4) years relevant work experience


• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D


• Experience with design of PV projects (desired)


• Comfortable presenting to and interacting with consultants, authorities with jurisdiction, and regulatory agencies

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Work is performed in the office and in the field. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds. May be exposed to weather elements when in the field. Limited out of town travel may be required.

About Us

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

Strata Solar is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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