Remote Senior Civil Engineer – Solar & BESS Site

Qcells EPC; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (Level 4) to lead civil design, site development, permitting, and construction coordination for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. The role requires advanced grading, hydrology modeling, and regulatory compliance expertise.

You will manage multiple projects, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with EPC teams, and drive process improvements. Domestic travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in civil site development, grading design, hydrology modeling, and permitting for utility-scale infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Expertise in stormwater management, erosion control, geotechnical engineering, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grading optimization strategies, site layout refinement, and cut/fill balance planning to minimize construction costs.
• Lead detailed stormwater management and hydrology modeling efforts, ensuring compliance with NPDES, SWPPP, and local stormwater regulations.
• Manage drainage and floodplain impact studies, designing effective retention basins, culverts, and erosion control systems.
• Review and approve foundation designs, soil stabilization plans, and geotechnical analysis for racking and battery installations.
• Lead civil permitting processes, working directly with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and environmental consultants.

Skills

Civil site development

Grading design

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

GIS

Job description

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (Level 4) to lead civil design, site development, permitting, and construction coordination for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. The role requires advanced grading, hydrology modeling, and regulatory compliance expertise.

You will manage multiple projects, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with EPC teams, and drive process improvements. Domestic travel up to 30% is expected.