Civil Engineer - Solar Development

OneEnergy Inc; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (six weeks/year)

Volunteer Time Off

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

OneEnergy Inc in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Development Civil Engineer to support community solar and pre‑NTP development with civil and stormwater expertise. You will contribute early in site selection, layout feasibility, and permit exhibits, coordinating with developers and third‑party engineers to ensure workable, compliant designs.

You’ll review geotechnical and wetland reports, prepare exhibits for hearings, and summarize civil considerations for sales and diligence.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3+ years of professional civil engineering experience with stormwater management and erosion control.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD.
• Experience preparing or reviewing stormwater management and site permitting exhibits for discretionary submissions.
• Experience interpreting geotechnical and wetland delineation reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across markets and jurisdictions.
• Willingness to travel with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual stormwater management and special use permit exhibits for Community Solar and pre-NTP projects.
• Provide early civil engineering input on site layout, grading, and drainage.
• Serve as internal technical resource for civil and stormwater questions with developers and third-party firms.
• Review geotechnical and wetland reports to support buildable site designs.
• Build out stormwater and permitting reference material for priority jurisdictions.
• Prepare technical exhibits and provide support for discretionary permit hearings and internal reviews.
• Provide high-level stormwater and civil design summaries for project sales and diligence.
• Coordinate with construction civil engineers for smooth handoff at Notice to Proceed.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers to achieve feasible designs with minimal iterations.
• Support delivery-tracked civil scope as workload requires.
• Attend community and agency meetings with project developers.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Stormwater Management

Site Layout

Project Coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Flo2D

MIDS/Winslam

Job description

Civil Engineer - Solar Development

OneEnergy Inc Boulder, Colorado, United States

About this position

About OneEnergy Renewables

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.

About the role

The Development Civil Engineer provides dedicated civil engineering support for OneEnergy’s Community Solar and other pre-NTP development strategies. This role handles conceptual and preliminary civil scope, including stormwater management input, discretionary permit exhibits, and site constraint review. It engages earlier in the development process than our construction‑tracked civil engineering roles and stays with a project through discretionary permitting.

What you’ll do

• Prepare conceptual and preliminary stormwater management and Special Use Permit exhibits for Community Solar and other pre-NTP projects, including sites where local jurisdictions require stormwater design as part of discretionary permitting.
• Provide early civil engineering input on site layout and constraints, including grading, drainage, and stormwater feasibility, before a project moves into detailed engineering.
• Serve as the internal technical resource for developers on civil and stormwater questions during site selection and consultation with third‑party civil engineering firms, including review of properties with prior industrial use or other known site constraints.
• Review geotechnical and wetland delineation reports to support cost‑effective, buildable site designs.
• Build out stormwater and permitting reference material for priority jurisdictions to help development teams flag civil scope and permitting risk earlier in site evaluation.
• Prepare technical exhibits and provide meeting support for discretionary permit hearings, Investment Committee reviews, and other internal design reviews.
• Provide high‑level stormwater and civil design summaries to support project sale and buyer diligence conversations.
• Coordinate with construction‑tracked civil engineering staff to hand off projects cleanly at Notice to Proceed.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers to achieve feasible design with minimal iterations.
• Support delivery‑tracked (NTP) civil engineering scope as workload and project priorities require.
• Attend community, county, township, watershed, etc meetings as necessary along with project developers.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university.
• 3+ years of professional civil engineering experience, including experience with stormwater management and erosion control design.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD.
• Experience preparing or reviewing stormwater management and site permitting exhibits for discretionary permit submissions (e.g., Special Use Permits, Conditional Use Permits).
• Experience interpreting geotechnical and wetland delineation reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain civil and stormwater concepts to non‑technical audiences, including developers and permitting authorities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities across different markets and jurisdictions.
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility.
• A willingness to contribute to our culture, which thrives on building trust and holding one another accountable.
• Ability to travel periodically for site visits, agency meetings, and permit hearings; must carry an active driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with MIDS/P8/Winslamm, HEC‑RAS, or Flo2D modeling.
• Experience with solar or other utility‑scale renewable energy site development.
• Familiarity with stormwater and discretionary permitting requirements in the Midwest or Mid‑Atlantic markets.
• Experience managing or coordinating third‑party engineering consultants.

Compensation:

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. The compensation range for the role is $82,000-$124,000 based on location, experience, and qualifications. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful VolunteerTime Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage,401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups,and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry,citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap,veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.