Renewable Energy Engineer - Solar/BESS

Atwell; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules

Annual bonuses

401K match

Job summary

Atwell is seeking a Civil/Site Design Engineer to join their renewable energy team. The role focuses on designing utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System sites, developing grading and drainage plans, and performing stormwater analyses.

Responsibilities include coordinating with electrical and environmental teams, preparing permitting packages, and supporting projects from feasibility through construction. A BS in Civil Engineering and 2–5+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required or equivalent.
• 2–5+ years of civil/site design experience.
• Experience with grading, drainage, stormwater design, and utility layouts.
• EIT preferred; PE a plus.
• Renewable energy experience is preferred but strong civil site design background is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design utility-scale Solar PV and BESS sites.
• Develop site grading and drainage plans for renewable energy facilities.
• Perform stormwater management and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses.
• Design site access roads, pads, erosion and sediment control, utility layouts, earthwork.
• Prepare civil construction plans and permitting packages.
• Coordinate with electrical, environmental teams, surveyors, and geotechnical engineers.
• Support projects from feasibility through construction.
• Assist with permitting and agency coordination.

Skills

Civil site design

Grading & drainage

Stormwater design

Coordination with engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT preferred

PE a plus

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

StormCAD

WaterCAD

HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS

Civil site grading tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design utility‑scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites
• Develop site grading and drainage plans for renewable energy facilities
• Perform stormwater management and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses
• Design site access roads, equipment pads, erosion and sediment control, utility layouts, earthwork and cut/fill balancing
• Prepare civil construction plans and permitting packages
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, environmental teams, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, project managers
• Support projects from feasibility through construction
• Assist with permitting and agency coordination

Software

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• StormCAD
• WaterCAD
• HEC‑RAS/HEC‑HMS (preferred)
• Civil site grading and earthwork tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 2–5+ years of civil/site design experience
• Experience with grading, drainage, stormwater design, utility layouts
• EIT preferred; PE a plus
• Renewable energy experience is preferred but land development engineers with strong civil site design backgrounds are often considered.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules for some positions
• Tenure Awards – Travel Vouchers
• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for wellness related expenses
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with counseling, legal, financial, work/life referral services