Civil Engineer - Solar Development

OneEnergy Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

OneEnergy Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Development Civil Engineer to provide civil engineering support for community solar and pre-NTP development.

You will handle stormwater management input, permitting exhibits, site constraints, and collaborate with internal teams and external consultants. The role emphasizes early involvement in development, coordination with electrical engineers, and travel for site visits and hearings.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years of civil engineering experience with stormwater and erosion control.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD.
• Experience preparing or reviewing stormwater exhibits for discretionary permits (e.g., Special Use Permits, Conditional Use Permits).
• Experience interpreting geotechnical and wetland delineation reports.
• Ability to travel and communicate effectively with non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual stormwater management 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 developers on civil/stormwater questions.
• Review geotechnical and wetland reports to support buildable designs.
• Prepare technical exhibits for discretionary permit hearings and internal reviews.
• Coordinate with construction-tracked civil engineers for smooth handoffs at NTP.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Strong communication

Education

ABET-accredited BS Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

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 toskill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and otherorganizational 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 againstotherwise 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.