Lead Civil Engineer – Renewables

Socket.dev; United States; Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer – Renewables to support utility-scale solar projects. You will lead civil design efforts, coordinate with internal teams, and interact with clients to deliver robust, constructible design solutions.

The role requires a B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited), Civil PE registration, and 8–10+ years of civil experience, with at least 5+ years in solar. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred; strong mentorship and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE registration is required; NCEES Council Record preferred.
• 8–10+ years of civil engineering experience; 5+ years in utility-scale solar design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; knowledge of Stormwater permitting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil design projects with clients and internal teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers; uphold design standards.
• Develop plans, specifications, and observation reports for solar projects.
• Review computations for accuracy and constructability.

Skills

Civil PE

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering – ABET accredited

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking talented and motivated candidates for a Lead Civil Engineer – Renewables role supporting utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects. 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 solar projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage civil engineering design projects, ensuring effective communication and coordination with clients and internal design teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Review designs for high quality, support engineers through challenging problem solving, and drive standards across the department.
• Lead and manage the execution of team and department initiatives to support the continuous improvement of our tools and processes
• Apply current, standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to complete engineering tasks, supporting other civil, structural, and electrical design workflows as necessary.
• Develop comprehensive plans, specifications, and observation reports that are accurate and in accordance with sound utility-scale solar engineering practices.
• Recommend alterations to development criteria and design features to improve quality and project outcomes.
• Plan and accomplish project goals by leveraging experience and judgment.
• Review and check design computations performed by the internal civil design team to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports and correspondence concerning the direction and progress of assigned projects.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, safety, and risk management considerations.
• Maintain a value engineering mindset throughout the development, design, and construction phases.
• Collaborate closely with business and engineering staff across multiple markets and technical disciplines.
• Work closely with clients to understand their technical needs and identify the best feasible solutions.
• Support marketing, sales, and business development activities within the assigned market.
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and design ownership.

What We Expect from You

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent is required.
• Civil Professional Engineer (PE) registration required, NCEES Council Record is preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10+ years of civil engineering experience is required, with at least 5+ years of experience in design and development of utility scale solar, preferred.
• Proficient at large scale solar grading design and earthwork calculations is required.
• Experience performing detailed design of solar facilities with complex topographic, environmental, and non-participating infrastructure constraints is highly desired.
• Stormwater management and permitting experience is highly desired.
• Experience developing Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plans (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency and working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Must have permanent authorization to work in US.

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.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

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 $126,400 - $164,300

* 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.