Renewable Energy Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Farnsworth Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Hybrid Work Program

Professional Development

Mentoring Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Renewable Energy Civil Engineer/Project Manager to work on solar, battery storage (BESS), and wind projects across a nationwide office network, including Denver and St. Louis.

You’ll lead design, coordination, and client communication through all project phases from due diligence to final construction. The role requires a BS/MS in civil engineering, PE license, EIT, and extensive experience in renewable energy design and management.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 10-20 years of civil engineering experience.
• 5+ years in solar, BESS, wind or similar renewable energy projects preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience required.
• Design experience on wind, solar and/or BESS projects preferred.
• Ability and willingness to manage and contribute to several projects concurrently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead civil engineering technical support and design for renewable energy projects (conceptual through final design and construction).
• Prepare, develop, and review civil engineering design and construction plans and related documents.
• Provide project management working directly with the Client’s project manager.
• Manage, support, and build relationships with clients and agencies.
• Prepare project proposals.
• Collaborate with other Farnsworth Group disciplines and consultants.
• Communicate with clients regarding current and future projects.
• Supervise, train and mentor younger engineers.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Project coordination

Renewable energy

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree (BS/MS)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Project

Job description

Come join the Farnsworth Group team and find out why our employees have earned us the Great Place to Work certification for 11 consecutive years! Farnsworth Group is a 130-year-old, employee-owned full-service Engineering, Architecture and Land Surveying firm with approximately 700 employees. We can provide employment opportunities located throughout a nationwide network of offices. Give us a closer look and discover why we are a Great Place to Work!

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Renewable Energy Civil Engineer/Project Manager. In this role, you will work on a wide variety of projects for renewable energy clients. Types of projects include solar, battery storage (BESS), and wind projects as well as other projects within the Renewable Energy industry. Project tasks may include, but are not limited to, site layout, grading, access road design, stormwater/drainage studies, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling. Work encompasses entire projects, including the initial due diligence phase through conceptual/preliminary design phases, and all the way through the final design, construction, and record drawing phases. This position includes opportunities to serve as Project Manager for various renewable energy projects. If you value a great work culture, interesting projects that make a positive impact on our communities and the world, and excellence in the field of civil engineering, apply today!

Posting Locations: Denver, CO & St. Louis, MO

What You’ll Do:

• Provide lead civil engineering technical support and design for the development of renewable energy projects (conceptual through final design and construction), as part of an engineering team.
• Prepare, develop, and review civil engineering design and construction plans and related documents.
• Provide project management working directly with the Client’s project manager.
• Manage, support, and build relationships with clients and agencies.
• Prepare project proposals
• Collaborate with other Farnsworth Group disciplines and consultants.
• Communicate with clients regarding current and future projects.
• Supervise, train and mentor younger engineers

What You’ll Need:

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering, from an ABET accredited institution
• 10-20 years of civil engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience in solar, BESS, wind or similar renewable energy projects preferred
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience required
• Design experience on wind, solar and/or BESS projects preferred
• Ability and willingness to manage and contribute to several projects concurrently
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Computer proficiency with MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
• Ability to travel and have a valid driver’s license

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.