Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy Design & Permitting

WSP; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Renewable Energy Team. You will design site layouts, grading plans, and stormwater systems for solar, battery storage, and related projects across New England.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on permitting, analyses, and documentation, with a focus on safety and quality, contributing to sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 4 to 6 years of civil engineering experience.
• Experience with site development, grading, drainage, stormwater, and permitting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design site layouts, grading plans, and construction drawings using Civil 3D.
• Design stormwater management systems and perform hydraulic and drainage calculations.
• Support civil, water resources, and environmental design for renewable energy projects.
• Assist with permitting strategies, regulatory coordination, and environmental compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct site investigations, field assessments, and analyses.
• Analyze survey, GIS, geotechnical, and utility data to support project development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project scoping and budgeting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

WSP in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Renewable Energy Team. You will design site layouts, grading plans, and stormwater systems for solar, battery storage, and related projects across New England.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on permitting, analyses, and documentation, with a focus on safety and quality, contributing to sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy developments.