Civil Project Engineer — Solar EPC (Remote)

Birch Creek; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Birch Creek Energy seeks a Civil Project Engineer to manage engineering from late-stage development through construction for utility-scale solar and storage projects. You will work under the Sr Director of Execution Engineering and assist Development, Execution Project Management, and Project Finance as projects move through design, financing, and construction.

The role requires understanding of ECS/SWPPP design, AHJ permitting, and coordination with EPCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of related project engineer experience.
• PE in Civil Engineering is desired but not required.
• Willing to travel up to 25% monthly.

Responsibilities

• Manage design of ECS/SWPPP and support NPDES permitting during late-stage development.
• Attend AHJ meetings for permit applications and track comment resolution.
• Provide input on Geotech and hydrology scopes and review reports from consultants.
• Support the EPC RFP process by creating technical exhibits, reviewing proposals, and responding to RFIs.
• Attend site walks with EPC and AHJ during detailed design and construction phases.
• Coordinate with Electrical Project Engineer to ensure cohesive design across disciplines.
• Review 30%, 60%, 90% and IFC design packages from Civil and Structural design teams.
• Review and comment on EPC LNTP and contract technical exhibits.

Skills

Design review

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

PVcase

PVsyst

GIS

Excel

Job description

Birch Creek Energy seeks a Civil Project Engineer to manage engineering from late-stage development through construction for utility-scale solar and storage projects. You will work under the Sr Director of Execution Engineering and assist Development, Execution Project Management, and Project Finance as projects move through design, financing, and construction.

The role requires understanding of ECS/SWPPP design, AHJ permitting, and coordination with EPCs.