Design Engineer - Renewables (Civil)

Ultipro; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Civil Design Engineer in Renewables to join our Civil Renewables Department. You will collaborate with civil, structural, and electrical design teams and clients to craft innovative solutions for renewable projects, including site grading, earthwork calculations, and design support.

The role requires a B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) and EIT registration, with 3–5+ years in civil engineering, preferably in renewables.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering is required.
• EIT registration is required or in progress.
• 3–5+ years of civil engineering experience; renewable energy project experience preferred.
• Experience with large-scale site grading design and earthwork calculations is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard engineering techniques to civil, structural, and electrical design tasks.
• Develop plans, specifications, and observation reports aligned with industry practices.
• Assist in alterations to development criteria and design features to improve quality.
• Perform design computations for civil site design and earthwork calculations.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and clients to define optimal solutions.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil Design

Site Grading

Team Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering-In-Training (EIT) registration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Ulteig is seeking talented and motivated candidates for a Civil Design Engineer – Renewables in the Civil Renewables Department. The selected candidate will engage with Ulteig’s civil, structural, and electrical design teams and our clients to provide innovative, forward thinking design solutions to facilitate the development, design, and construction of renewable projects.

What You'll Do

• Applies current, standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to complete engineering tasks, and supports other civil, structural, and electrical design workflows as necessary on a case-by-case basis.
• Develops plans, specifications, and observation reports that are complete, accurate and in accordance with sound industry engineering practices.
• Recommends alterations to development criteria and design features to improve quality.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish project goals.
• Is technically involved with the resolution of design challenges that may include performing field investigation or observations and when necessary, resolving discrepancies between multiple sources of information.
• Performs design computations and calculations related to the civil site design.
• Maintains a value engineering mindset throughout development, design, and construction.
• Works closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
• Works closely with clients to understand nuanced technical needs and identify best feasible solution(s).
• Demonstrates a wide degree of out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, and design ownership.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in US.

What We Expect from You

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required.
• Civil Engineering-In-Training (EIT) registration required.
• Minimum of 3-5+ years of civil engineering experience, required, with at least 1-2 years of experience in design and development of renewable energy projects preferred.
• Understanding of large-scale site grading design, additions to existing civil designs, and earthwork calculations is required.
• Familiarity with erosion and sediment control applications and temporary stormwater treatment techniques is highly desired.
• Experience performing detailed design of renewable facilities with complex topographic, environmental, and non-participating infrastructure constraints is desired.
• Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, and, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $79,100 - $107,000 *Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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