Remote Civil SWPPP Lead for Solar & Erosion Control

Signal Energy LLC; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal Energy LLC is seeking a Senior Civil SWPPP Engineer to act as the subject matter expert and primary technical lead for SWPPP compliance, erosion control, and drainage performance across our utility-scale solar and BESS portfolio.

This role is highly execution-focused and will own all SWPPP-related warranty and O&M erosion issues, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, EORs, and Owners to assess, develop, and implement corrective solutions on active and completed project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8–12+ years in civil engineering focused on SWPPP design, erosion control, and stormwater management.
• Direct experience supporting SWPPP warranty or post-construction O&M issues.
• Familiarity with multi-state SWPPP regulatory environments.
• 3+ years supporting utility-scale solar or renewable EPC projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required depending on candidate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all civil SWPPP engineering efforts to resolve warranty claims on time and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead SWPPP compliance and warranty/OM erosion issues across projects.
• Evaluate post-construction erosion, sediment control, and drainage deficiencies and develop constructable corrective actions.
• Conduct site investigations and forensic evaluations to identify root causes of erosion and drainage issues.
• Provide clear field direction to Operations teams and collaborate with EORs to align design intent with field performance.
• Review civil design packages for SWPPP constructability and long-term performance; develop SWPPP best practices.

Skills

SWPPP design

Erosion control

Stormwater Mgmt

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

SWPPP platforms

Job description

Signal Energy LLC is seeking a Senior Civil SWPPP Engineer to act as the subject matter expert and primary technical lead for SWPPP compliance, erosion control, and drainage performance across our utility-scale solar and BESS portfolio.

This role is highly execution-focused and will own all SWPPP-related warranty and O&M erosion issues, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, EORs, and Owners to assess, develop, and implement corrective solutions on active and completed project sites.