Civil Project Engineer: Solar & Industrial Site Design

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid weekly

PTO and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the design, estimating, and execution of civil scopes for solar and industrial projects.

You will collaborate with preconstruction, engineering design, and field operations assuring constructible, cost-efficient solutions that meet project requirements and timelines. You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, coordinate with vendors, and assist with grading, drainage, and site development layouts.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Civil Engineering or civil construction execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education/experience.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Experience in using or a desire to learn AutoCAD, Civil 3D, similar.
• Knowledge of SWPPP, Geotech, grading files, surveying.
• Must be self-motivated and flexible to accommodate changes in KE business strategies.
• Entrepreneurial approach to problem solving and accountable for project decisions.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving history.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Support civil preliminary analysis and estimating.
• Assist with grading heat maps and conceptual site optimization.
• Support pricing by gathering vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Assist with review and validation of subcontractor proposals.
• Assist in preparation of bid packages and project proposals.
• Support civil design internally and externally, including grading, drainage, access, roads, and site development layouts.
• Review drawings and project documentation.
• Review geotechnical reports and incorporate findings into design recommendations.
• Assist in development of grading plans, cut/fill evaluations, and recommendations.
• Review customer specifications.
• Assist with coordination of RFIs and submittals.
• Review material specifications.
• Generate material takeoffs.
• Support civil construction activities.
• Assist with generation and review of CAD models and drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Perform civil takeoffs including earthwork, roads, drainage, and site prep.
• Collaborate with operations to support construction execution.
• Assist with development and verification of grading files.
• Assist with the development and verification of pile/equipment coordinate files.
• Support surveying, staking layouts, and site setup.
• Provide technical guidance to field crews.
• Travel to site to support and coordinate with project and construction teams for successful project execution.
• Foster key strategic relationships with various partners.
• Ongoing integration and gain of technical knowledge to further establish self as a reliable source of information to the engineering team.
• Manage project files, drawings, documents & records across multiple projects at a time.
• Identify challenges and work with Quality and SMEs to resolve issues and implement continuous improvement actions.

Skills

Civil engineering

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SWPPP knowledge

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the design, estimating, and execution of civil scopes for solar and industrial projects.

You will collaborate with preconstruction, engineering design, and field operations assuring constructible, cost-efficient solutions that meet project requirements and timelines. You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, coordinate with vendors, and assist with grading, drainage, and site development layouts.