Remote Civil Engineer (PE) - Solar PV & Substations

Progressive; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axial Energy seeks a Civil Engineer with utility-scale solar PV and/or substation project experience to support major power infrastructure across the United States. You will perform civil and structural design, site development, and project support from concept through construction.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, and STAAD.Pro is expected, along with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil engineering design for utility-scale solar PV and/or substations.
• Strong understanding of site grading and drainage design, earthworks and geotechnical considerations, foundation and structural design.
• Experience on U.S. projects preferred; solar pile design experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Prepare and review site grading, drainage, stormwater, and foundation designs.
• Perform structural calculations and design for foundations, steel structures, mounting systems, and related infrastructure.
• Review substation and switchyard layouts for constructability and compliance.
• Support earthworks, geotechnical evaluations, and site development activities.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and assist with cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop design criteria and deliverables.
• Manage design revisions and communicate changes to project stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI; support permitting and environmental assessments.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

STAAD.Pro

Structural analysis

3D modeling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Axial Energy seeks a Civil Engineer with utility-scale solar PV and/or substation project experience to support major power infrastructure across the United States. You will perform civil and structural design, site development, and project support from concept through construction.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, and STAAD.Pro is expected, along with strong communication