Pre-Construction Engineer

Inman Solar LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Top-tier medical insurance

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Inman Solar is seeking a Pre-Construction Engineer to join our team in Atlanta. You will contribute to civil-design and pre-construction activities, moving projects from conceptual design through early construction.

You will create civil drawings, staking plans, and inputs for pricing and grading models. The role requires Civil or Mechanical Engineering background, experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Educational background or industry experience in civil or mechanical engineering.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience preferred; CAD expertise required.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Interest in sustainability and solar energy.
• High level of attention to detail, time management, and organization.
• Good communication skills.
• Proven experience with multi-disciplinary engineering.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Civil 3D and other software to prepare construction drawings used internally and as inputs for third-party engineers.
• Create staking plans for surveyors to mark important civil and electrical layout features – verify and communicate with on-site crews.
• Conduct on-site evaluations of civil work to assess progress, quality, and adherence to design specifications.
• Review third-party civil engineering documents for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Review subcontracts and manage the execution of the on-site work (quality, schedule, compliance with HSE). Approve subcontractor invoices.
• Recommend improvements to civil design and supervise the implementation. Collaborate with EOR and other experts for solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Create new and improve existing optimization tools to assist system design.

Skills

Civil engineering

Mechanical engineering

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Civil or Mechanical Engineering background

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Inman Solar is a full-service solar company specializing in distributed generation. As adeveloper and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor, we design andbuild solar farms as turn-key delivery. Founded in 2009 with over 200 completed installations,Inman Solar has established itself as the top contractor in the Southeast, with our customersincluding some of the largest renewable energy owners in the US. We are looking to grow ourteam of highly skilled engineers to meet the increasing demand for solar power.

At Inman Solar, every employee plays a direct and meaningful role in shaping projects frominitial design through final construction. Our project teams operate with strong coordinationacross all disciplines, giving team members unparalleled insight into the dynamic, fast-growingsolar industry.

Description

Inman Solar is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Pre-Construction Engineer.Working as an integral part of a knowledgeable and experienced team, the candidate will beinvolved in civil-design and pre-construction-related aspects of solar projects and will seeprojects from conceptual design through start of mechanical installation and ultimately supportwith final completion. The candidate will be responsible for creating civil-related drawings usedto communicate scopes of work to consultants and subcontractors (e.g. staking plans forsurveyors, Bill-of-Material takeoffs for civil pricing and inputs for grading models).

Responsibilities also include managing internal and external resources performing on-site pre-con activities, verifying that work adheres to standards and design, resolving RFIs and ensuringproper seamless handoff from pre-con to vertical construction. The Pre-Construction Engineeris an integral part of the project team reporting progress and schedule to project management.

Qualifications

• Educational background or industry experience in civil or mechanicalengineering
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience preferred; CAD expertise required
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Interest in sustainability and solar energy
• High level of attention to detail, time management, and organization
• Good communication skills
• Proven experience with multi-disciplinary engineering

Responsibilities

• Utilize Civil 3D and other software to prepare construction drawings used internallyand as inputs for third-party engineers. This would include drawings for generalPV layout design, real estate (lease and easement) documents, tree clearing andgrubbing, and other project-specific needs.
• Create staking plans for surveyors to mark important civil and electrical layoutfeatures – verify and communicate with on-site crews.
• Conduct on-site evaluations of civil work to assess progress, quality, and adherenceto design specifications.
• Review third-party civil engineering documents for accuracy and compliance withproject requirements.
• Review subcontracts and manage the execution of the on-site work (quality,schedule, compliance with HSE). Approve subcontractor invoices.
• Recommend improvements to civil design and supervise the implementation. Incases where civil design elements such as erosion control measures or stormwaterdetention features are not performing as intended, collaborate with the EOR andrelevant subject matter experts to develop and execute effective solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams - including project managers, engineers, andconstruction personnel - to ensure seamless project execution.
• Create new and improve existing optimization tools to assist system design.

To be successful in the position of Pre-Construction Engineer, the candidate is expected to self-sufficiently verify items from CAD-design and prepare the drawings needed for the workflow.The Pre-Construction Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving projects to construction start withproject management skills supported by design abilities. Through effective leadership,collaboration, and strategic decision-making, the Pre-Construction Engineer will contribute tothe successful execution of projects and the continued growth and success of the organization.

The AutoCAD training process will take place over the first 2-3 weeks on the job and will involvebuilding a foundational understanding of the software through online tutorials, followed byhands-on learning with real project files. The candidate will review CAD drawings from pastprojects alongside final construction documents to understand formatting, structure, and builddetails. Training emphasizes key skills such as manipulating surfaces, using blocks withattributes, arrays, georeferencing, paper space vs. model space, viewports, sheet sets, etc.

At Inman Solar we support the professional growth of our employees and offer chances to takeon new responsibilities. Benefits include paid time off, top-tier medical insurance, and 401(k)contributions.