Senior Civil Engineer

SB Energy; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision for employees

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Hybrid work arrangements

Phone/internet/data reimbursement

Job summary

SB Energy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead owner’s engineer tasks for utility-scale solar, energy storage, and HV transmission projects. You will review design, coordinate with EPCs, and mentor teams across development, construction, and O&M.

The role supports roads, drainage, substations, and HV yards, with collaboration across internal teams and external consultants. Remote options available for strong candidates; travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of civil engineering experience in site development, infrastructure or energy projects.
• ABET‑accredited BS in Civil Engineering and active PE license; Master’s degree a plus.
• Experience coordinating with DOTs or local agencies on permits and design reviews is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and coordinating with EPC contractors.
• Strong grading, earthwork, drainage and stormwater design skills including hydrologic and hydraulic review.
• Experience with utility‑scale PV, BESS, substations, HV or transmission civil work is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; ArcGIS experience is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support design and review of project access roads and related road improvements.
• Coordinate with DOTs, counties and agencies on roadway permits and design reviews.
• Support civil design for PV/BESS sites, substations, HV yards and transmission facilities.
• Lead consultant scoping, proposals, and management of deliverables, budgets and schedules.
• Lead design reviews with EPC contractors and internal teams; resolve constructability issues and risks.
• Perform grading, earthwork, drainage and floodplain analyses; review hydrology studies.
• Prepare exhibits, quantity estimates and value-engineering to improve constructability and cost efficiency.
• Review site feasibility, surveys, hydrology and geotechnical reports for constraints and compliance.

Skills

Road design

Drainage design

Hydrologic analysis

Erosion control

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET‑accredited)

Active U.S. PE license

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Corridor modeling

Job description

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard‑working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting‑edge innovation with best‑in‑class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long‑standing support of the company’s growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top‑tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi‑GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI‑based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function

As a part of the Civil & Structural Engineering Team within the Power Engineering Team at SB Energy, the Senior Civil Engineer will act as an owner’s engineer subject matter utility‑scale solar power, energy storage projects, and high‑voltage (HV) substation and transmission line projects as well as a reviewer and designer of development projects. Other tasks include projects with the Innovation team and supporting Operations & Maintenance activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support design and review of project access roads and required public‑road improvements, including alignments, pavement, drainage and construction access, in coordination with project teams, EPC contractors and consultants.
• Coordinate with EORs, Departments of Transportation (DOTs), counties and local agencies on project access, roadway permits and related design reviews. Manage technical submittals and review comments, engaging traffic or roadway specialists as needed.
• Support civil design for PV and BESS sites, substation and HV yards, and transmission‑line facilities and work areas. Coordinate equipment pads, foundation interfaces, trenching and drainage with electrical, structural and geotechnical specialists.
• Serve as a civil engineering resource for Development, Construction and other internal teams. Develop consultant scopes, evaluate proposals and manage engineering deliverables, budgets and schedules.
• Lead milestone and issued‑for‑construction design reviews with EPC contractors and internal teams. Resolve constructability issues, technical risks and review comments, and coordinate internal approvals.
• Perform and review grading, earthwork, drainage, culvert, stormwater and erosion‑control designs. Evaluate hydrologic and hydraulic studies, flood exposure and effects on adjacent properties and infrastructure.
• Prepare exhibits and quantity estimates, evaluate change proposals and conduct value engineering to improve constructability, cost‑effectiveness, code compliance, performance and reliability.
• Conduct site feasibility studies and review topographic surveys, hydrology, environmental and geotechnical reports to assess land suitability, evaluate compliance with applicable engineering standards, and identify design and construction constraints.
• Develop and maintain civil engineering design standards, review procedures and internal tools to improve design quality, consistency and review efficiency. Share lessons learned and mentor engineers.
• Support Procurement with technical evaluations of civil materials, equipment and service providers, including vendor qualifications and compliance with project specifications.
• Support construction through site visits, RFIs, submittals and nonconformance resolution. Review closeout documents and provide technical support and troubleshooting to O&M for civil infrastructure, drainage and erosion issues.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience in site development, infrastructure or energy projects, including design review and construction support.
• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program and an active U.S. PE license, with ability to obtain project‑state licensure as needed. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience designing or reviewing project access roads and associated improvements. Experience coordinating with DOTs or local agencies on permits and design reviews is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and coordinating with EPC contractors, utilities and cross‑functional teams on design, permitting and construction issues.
• Strong grading, earthwork, drainage and stormwater design skills, including hydrologic and hydraulic review, culvert sizing, floodplain evaluation, erosion control and quantity estimating.
• Experience with utility‑scale PV, BESS, substations, HV or transmission civil work is preferred, with the ability to support civil engineering across these facilities.
• Working knowledge of surveys, easements, geotechnical reports, pavement recommendations and soil behavior, with the judgment to engage specialists for complex conditions.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil site design, including grading, earthwork and access roads. Experience with corridor modeling is preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS is preferred.
• Clear written and verbal communication, sound technical judgment and ability to manage concurrent project priorities.

Travel Requirements:

The position requires up to 15% domestic travel for site visits, agency meetings and project coordination.

Location:

Redwood City CA or Denver, CO. Open for remote for right candidates.

Base Pay:

100,000-140,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance‑based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full‑time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company‑Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.