Civil Engineer – Solar Development & Permitting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

OneEnergy Renewables in Wisconsin seeks a Development Civil Engineer to provide dedicated civil engineering support for Community Solar and other pre-NTP development strategies. This role handles conceptual and preliminary civil scope, including stormwater management input and discretionary permit exhibits, and stays with a project through discretionary permitting.

The position involves early input on site layout, grading, drainage, and feasibility, plus coordination with developers and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3+ years of professional civil engineering experience, including stormwater management and erosion control design.
• EIT certification.
• 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 and shifting priorities across markets.
• Roll up your sleeves attitude and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and preliminary stormwater management and Special Use Permit exhibits for Community Solar and pre-NTP projects.
• Provide early civil engineering input on site layout, grading, drainage, and feasibility.
• Serve as internal technical resource on civil and stormwater questions.
• Review geotechnical and wetland reports to support buildable site designs.
• Build stormwater and permitting reference material for priority jurisdictions.
• Prepare technical exhibits and provide meeting support for hearings and reviews.
• Provide high-level stormwater and civil design summaries for project sale and diligence.
• Coordinate with construction-tracked staff to hand off projects.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers to achieve feasible design with minimal iterations.
• Support delivery-tracked civil scope as needed.
• Attend community and agency meetings as necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Ability to travel

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited university

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

OneEnergy Renewables in Wisconsin seeks a Development Civil Engineer to provide dedicated civil engineering support for Community Solar and other pre-NTP development strategies. This role handles conceptual and preliminary civil scope, including stormwater management input and discretionary permit exhibits, and stays with a project through discretionary permitting.

The position involves early input on site layout, grading, drainage, and feasibility, plus coordination with developers and