Energy Project Engineer - Civil

Metro Associates; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates’ Rochester, NY-based team seeks a Project Engineer to lead civil design for utility and renewable energy projects. You will develop plans, reports, and cost estimates, providing construction support and mentoring junior engineers.

You will coordinate with utilities and developers to move projects from design through permitting, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. A PE license or ability to obtain is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 10–15 years of civil engineering experience.
• Licensed PE or ability to obtain.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience on linear utility corridor and renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of multi-state zoning, driveway permits, and stormwater design.
• Understanding of civil design plan prep and bid packages.
• Strong problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to own projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering technical design tasks for utility and renewable energy projects.
• Develop design plans, drawings, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Provide technical support during construction through site visits and design review.
• Prepare SWPPPs and stormwater designs per regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate tasks with scope, schedule, and budget; support project managers with schedules and client presentations.
• Maintain project records including design documents and progress reports.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and industry standards while providing quality control.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentorship

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Energy Project Engineer - Civil - Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY is home to our client's headquarters and a broad multidisciplinary engineering team supporting utility, infrastructure, and energy projects. The region provides a strong talent base for civil engineers with experience in utility corridors, renewable energy, site development, and project permitting.

As a Project Engineer on our client's Energy Group, you'll lead civil engineering design for utility and renewable energy projects, including pipelines, transmission lines, solar and wind farms, substations, and Battery Energy Storage facilities. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams, utilities, renewable energy developers, and infrastructure owners to move projects from design through construction.

This role gives you the opportunity to own technical work, influence project outcomes, and mentor junior engineers while working across a range of energy infrastructure projects. You'll build on your civil engineering experience through hands-on design, permitting, construction support, quality control, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

What You'll Do

• Lead civil engineering technical design tasks for utility and renewable energy projects.
• Develop design plans, drawings, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Provide technical support during construction through site visits, design clarification, and design review.
• Prepare SWPPPs and stormwater management designs in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate engineering tasks with project scope, schedule, and budget and support project managers with schedules, documentation, and client presentations.
• Maintain accurate project records, including design documents, progress reports, and budget information.
• Ensure designs comply with state and local regulations, safety codes, and industry standards while providing quality control, direction, and technical support to project team members.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders and mentor junior engineers in project work and technical development.

What We're Looking For

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of civil engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain it.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Civil engineering design experience on linear utility corridor and renewable energy projects.
• Experience with multi-state local zoning and planning reviews, driveway entrance permitting, and stormwater design.
• Understanding of all aspects of civil design plan preparation and construction bid packages.
• Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment.
• Ability to own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deliverables and deadlines.
• Strong collaboration, communication, integrity, respect, and active listening skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond constructively to feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MicroStation, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, HEC-HMS or other hydrology software.
• Familiarity with the ORES permitting process.
• Experience with land development, utility, or renewable energy projects, including design and permitting.
• Experience with PADEP permitting and the local PA Township SALDO process.
• NYS Environmental Quality Reviews (SEQR).
• Experience providing technical direction, quality control, motivation, and mentorship to project team members.
• Curiosity and an improvement-minded approach to developing better solutions.

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