Civil Engineer – Utility-Scale Solar Site Development

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Bedminster Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPCOM Power is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead large-scale civil and site development designs for utility-scale solar and storage projects. You will monitor construction activities, manage field adjustments, and ensure compliance with EPC contract requirements while delivering cost-effective solutions.

Ideal candidates have strong civil design and construction experience, experience with land development, stormwater, drainage, and erosion control, and willingness to travel up to 25% for site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting land development and site preparation for large-scale construction projects.
• Experience reviewing and applying civil engineering design principles in construction environments.
• Experience with stormwater management, drainage design, and erosion control practices.
• Willing and able to travel up to 25% for project site visits and field support activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale project civil and site preparation designs.
• Monitor construction phase activities, including contractor adherence to civil design plans, managing field adjustments, response for contractor RFI and CORs, and conducting onsite quality assurance for grading and site preparation.
• Use critical thinking and engineering knowledge to comply with EPC Contract requirements while driving economic solutions that mutually benefit both DEPCOM and the customer.
• Coordinate with other Engineering disciplines (Project, Structural, Electrical).
• Utilize third-party preferred partners to complete grading and erosion control plans, construction specifications, SWPPP, hydrology reports, etc.
• Complete project due diligence via site visits to evaluate grading and site preparation strategy, existing drainage conditions and general site conditions.
• Report tasks and civil deliverables status to key internal customers including Project Engineering, Project Management, and Construction.
• Review grading and drainage plans, drainage studies, ALTA/topo and other survey documents, and geotechnical reports to make recommendations for project site preparation design and identify schedule and cost constraints.
• Organize and lead meetings related to Civil Engineering and site preparation with multiple internal and external project stakeholders.
• Address site challenges such as soil stabilization, foundation design, and erosion control on large-scale developments.
• Balance cost, schedule, and quality considerations through value engineering and innovative approaches to civil design and construction.
• Implement lessons learned and contribute to the development of standardized workflows and process improvements across civil engineering operations.

Skills

Civil design

Construction experience

Project coordination

Site development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

DEPCOM Power is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead large-scale civil and site development designs for utility-scale solar and storage projects. You will monitor construction activities, manage field adjustments, and ensure compliance with EPC contract requirements while delivering cost-effective solutions.

Ideal candidates have strong civil design and construction experience, experience with land development, stormwater, drainage, and erosion control, and willingness to travel up to 25% for site