Civil Engineer - Solar & Storage Projects Lead

Qcells USA Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (HQCA) is seeking a Civil Engineer to serve as SME for civil engineering across solar, energy storage, PV+ESS, PV-only, and ESS-only projects in the United States.

You will lead site feasibility, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and constructability, coordinating with Development, Project Engineering, Environmental, EPC contractors, surveyors, AHJs, and other stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years civil engineering experience in solar/energy storage or related infrastructure.
• Experience with grading, drainage, and stormwater management.
• Experience reviewing geotechnical, hydrology, and drainage reports.
• Understanding of permitting processes.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and deliverables.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Civil Engineering across the project portfolio.
• Provide civil engineering support during origination, development, construction, and commissioning.
• Review sites for constraints, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with AHJs and regulatory agencies.
• Develop scopes of work and support RFPs for civil services.
• Review EPC civil design packages and construction drawings.
• Support design reviews and value engineering to optimize costs.
• Manage civil engineering consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Communication

Site assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

GIS

HydroCAD

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (HQCA) is seeking a Civil Engineer to serve as SME for civil engineering across solar, energy storage, PV+ESS, PV-only, and ESS-only projects in the United States.

You will lead site feasibility, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and constructability, coordinating with Development, Project Engineering, Environmental, EPC contractors, surveyors, AHJs, and other stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective project execution.