Civil Engineer

Koch; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

DEPCOM Power is seeking a Civil Engineer to develop civil and site preparation designs for large-scale renewable energy projects. The role involves overseeing construction activities, coordinating with project, structural, and electrical teams, and ensuring compliance with EPC requirements.

The ideal candidate has a civil/structural engineering degree, land development experience, and the ability to travel about 25% for field visits.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Land development experience.
• Experience in civil design and large-scale civil construction.
• Experience with stormwater management in challenging terrain and/or jurisdictions.
• Willing and able to travel 25% of the time to the field for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale project civil and site preparation designs.
• Monitor construction phase activities and ensure adherence to civil design plans.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines (Project, Structural, Electrical).
• Lead meetings related to Civil Engineering and site preparation with stakeholders.
• Review drainage plans, ALTA/topo, and geotechnical reports to inform site prep design.

Skills

Civil design

Large-scale projects

Site supervision

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a prominent Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm, in the renewable energy industry, is looking for a Civil Engineer to join the team. We are seeking an engineer with detailed civil design construction experience to help grow our team’s engineering capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for those who gain fulfillment and satisfaction from helping a team advance forward.

This position can be based out of either of these DEPCOM site locations: Katy, TX (greater Houston, TX area).

Our Team

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar, battery energy storage, and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

What You Will Do

• Develop large-scale project civil and site preparation designs
• Monitor construction phase activities, including contractor adherence to civil design plans, managing field adjustments, response for contractor RFI and CORs, and conducting onsite quality assurance for grading and site preparation
• Use critical thinking and engineering knowledge to comply with EPC Contract requirements while driving economic solutions that mutually benefit both DEPCOM and the customer
• Coordinate with other Engineering disciplines (Project, Structural, Electrical)
• Utilize third-party preferred partners to complete grading and erosion control plans, construction specifications, SWPPP, hydrology reports, etc.
• Complete project due diligence via site visits to evaluate grading and site preparation strategy, existing drainage conditions and general site conditions
• Report tasks and civil deliverables status to key internal customers including Project Engineering, Project Management, and Construction
• Review grading and drainage plans, drainage studies, ALTA/topo and other survey documents, and geotechnical reports to make recommendations for project site preparation design and identify schedule and cost constraints
• Organize and lead meetings related to Civil Engineering and site preparation with multiple internal and external project stakeholders.
• Address site challenges such as soil stabilization, foundation design, and erosion control on large-scale developments
• Balance cost, schedule, and quality considerations through value engineering and innovative approaches to civil design and construction
• Implement lessons learned and contribute to the development of standardized workflows and process improvements across civil engineering operations

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• BS degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Land development experience
• Experience in civil design and large-scale civil construction
• Experience with stormwater management in challenging terrain and/or jurisdictions
• Willing and able to travel 25% of the time to the field for site visits

What Will Put You Ahead

• Permitting support experience
• Geotechnical engineering experience
• Hydrology experience
• Experience in PV Solar or BESS
• Land development experience >50 acres

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. 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 Opportunities

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.