Civil/Structural Project Engineer – Solar & Battery Storage

Soltage LLC; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Soltage is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Project Engineer to own civil, structural, and site civil engineering for our standalone battery energy storage (BESS) and solar-plus-storage projects, from design review through construction and commissioning. Reporting directly to the SVP of Engineering, you’ll help expand Soltage’s storage footprint in Mid-Atlantic and Northeast urban centers and other U.S.

markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required (Civil Engineering preferred).
• Strong communication and consultant-management skills; comfortable working with all levels, from field teams to executives and board members.
• Highly organized and self-directed; able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of project or field engineering experience on urban civil construction projects supporting electrical generation or utility equipment.
• Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering for utility-scale BESS, solar PV, substations, and high-voltage infrastructure, including applicable North American codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, shallow and deep foundations, equipment anchorage, seismic and wind loading, retaining and fire/noise-rated walls, duct banks, and cable trenches.
• Working knowledge of site development (grading, drainage, stormwater, erosion control, access roads) and geotechnical principles (bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, liquefaction).
• Experience coordinating with EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers, utilities, Owner’s Engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with construction QA/QC documentation, including RFIs, submittals, ITPs, NCRs, punch lists, and as-builts.
• Familiarity with construction sequencing, heavy equipment installation, crane planning, and contractor means and methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support civil and structural design for utility-scale BESS, solar PV, substation, and balance-of-plant (BOP) infrastructure across North America.
• Lead technical review of civil and structural deliverables, including grading, drainage, stormwater, foundations, equipment support structures, retaining systems, access roads, underground utilities, cable trenches, and erosion and sediment control.
• Conduct site visits for field investigations, constructability reviews, geotechnical observations, and foundation and civil infrastructure inspections.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, specifications, construction drawings, and submittals for compliance with project requirements and design standards.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for civil and structural matters from detailed engineering through closeout and oversee external engineering consultants.
• Review vendor foundation and wall designs, equipment loads, seismic criteria, and installation requirements for BESS containers, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and substation equipment.
• Support RFPs, EPC bid evaluations, engineering estimates, and value engineering.
• Resolve RFIs, NCRs, field design changes, and construction issues with contractors to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
• Verify completion of civil and structural work during commissioning and support mechanical completion and turnover.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Company Overview

Soltage is a leading independent power producer that develops, owns and operates distributed solar and energy storage assets across the United States. With a track record spanning more than 20 years, Soltage has developed more than 130 projects representing over 600 MW, and has a national development pipeline of more than 2 GW. Soltage is owned by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, which manages more than US$24.5 billion in direct infrastructure assets.

Soltage is a leading independent power producer that develops, owns and operates distributed solar and energy storage assets across the United States. With a track record spanning more than 20 years, Soltage has developed more than 130 projects representing over 600 MW, and has a national development pipeline of more than 2 GW. Soltage is owned by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, which manages more than US$24.5 billion in direct infrastructure assets.

Position Description

Soltage is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Project Engineer to own civil, structural, and site civil engineering for our standalone battery energy storage (BESS) and solar-plus-storage projects, from design review through construction and commissioning. Reporting directly to the SVP of Engineering, you’ll help expand Soltage’s storage footprint in Mid-Atlantic and Northeast urban centers and other U.S. markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Support civil and structural design for utility-scale BESS, solar PV, substation, and balance-of-plant (BOP) infrastructure across North America.
• Lead technical review of civil and structural deliverables, including grading, drainage, stormwater, foundations, equipment support structures, retaining systems, access roads, underground utilities, cable trenches, and erosion and sediment control.
• Conduct site visits for field investigations, constructability reviews, geotechnical observations, and foundation and civil infrastructure inspections.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, specifications, construction drawings, and submittals for compliance with project requirements and design standards.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for civil and structural matters from detailed engineering through closeout and oversee external engineering consultants.
• Review vendor foundation and wall designs, equipment loads, seismic criteria, and installation requirements for BESS containers, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and substation equipment.
• Support RFPs, EPC bid evaluations, engineering estimates, and value engineering.
• Resolve RFIs, NCRs, field design changes, and construction issues with contractors to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
• Verify completion of civil and structural work during commissioning and support mechanical completion and turnover.

Required Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required (Civil Engineering preferred).
• Strong communication and consultant-management skills; comfortable working with all levels, from field teams to executives and board members.
• Highly organized and self-directed; able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of project or field engineering experience on urban civil construction projects supporting electrical generation or utility equipment.
• Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering for utility-scale BESS, solar PV, substations, and high-voltage infrastructure, including applicable North American codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, shallow and deep foundations, equipment anchorage, seismic and wind loading, retaining and fire/noise-rated walls, duct banks, and cable trenches.
• Working knowledge of site development (grading, drainage, stormwater, erosion control, access roads) and geotechnical principles (bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, liquefaction).
• Experience coordinating with EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers, utilities, Owner’s Engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with construction QA/QC documentation, including RFIs, submittals, ITPs, NCRs, punch lists, and as-builts.
• Familiarity with construction sequencing, heavy equipment installation, crane planning, and contractor means and methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• New York State Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with construction management and scheduling software such as Procore or Primavera P6.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD / Civil 3D.

Location

This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of Soltage’s headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Soltage is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination.