Senior Civil Engineer for Solar and Storage Projects

Qcells; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (HQCA), a Qcells company, is seeking a Civil Engineer SME to lead civil engineering for community solar, C&I, PV+ESS, PV-only and ESS-only projects across the United States.

You will support origination, development, engineering, permitting, EPC, construction and commissioning, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants to optimize designs and ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience supporting solar, energy storage, renewable energy, land development, transportation, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience with site grading, drainage, stormwater management, and civil design practices.
• Experience reviewing geotechnical, hydrology, and drainage reports.
• Understanding of permitting requirements and site development processes.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and technical deliverables.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Technical Lead/ Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Civil Engineering matters across the project portfolio.
• Provide civil engineering support during project origination, acquisition, development, construction, and commissioning.
• Review project sites and identify civil-related constraints, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Support technical due diligence activities for project acquisitions and development opportunities.
• Evaluate project sites for grading requirements, drainage constraints, floodplain impacts, access limitations, and constructability considerations.
• Support site selection efforts by identifying civil engineering risks and development constraints.
• Review topographic surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, and site investigation reports.
• Support development teams in evaluating project layouts and civil feasibility.
• Review stormwater management plans and drainage studies prepared by engineering consultants.
• Evaluate hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to ensure project compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Support permitting efforts related to erosion control, stormwater management, wetlands, and water resource protection.
• Coordinate review of SWPPPs and construction stormwater permit requirements.
• Manage geotechnical investigations and consultant deliverables.
• Review geotechnical reports and provide recommendations regarding foundations, pile design, access roads, grading requirements, and construction considerations.
• Coordinate resolution of geotechnical risks with internal stakeholders and EPC partners.
• Manage civil engineering consultants and subcontractors throughout project development and execution.
• Develop scopes of work and support RFP processes for civil engineering, surveying, hydrology, and geotechnical services.
• Review consultant deliverables for technical quality, completeness, and schedule compliance.
• Ensure engineering deliverables remain aligned with project objectives and budgets.
• Review EPC civil design packages and construction drawings.
• Support technical evaluation of EPC proposals and project bid packages.
• Participate in design reviews and value engineering efforts to optimize project cost and constructability.
• Support construction teams in evaluating field changes, RFIs, and civil-related technical issues.
• Work closely with Development, Project Engineering, Environmental, Real Estate, Project Management, and EPC teams.
• Support permitting activities and interactions with AHJs and regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical support for stakeholder meetings involving landowners, permitting authorities, utilities, consultants, and contractors.
• Support project risk assessments and readiness reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (HQCA), a Qcells company, is seeking a Civil Engineer SME to lead civil engineering for community solar, C&I, PV+ESS, PV-only and ESS-only projects across the United States.

You will support origination, development, engineering, permitting, EPC, construction and commissioning, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants to optimize designs and ensure project success.