Senior Civil Engineer - Remote Utility-Scale PV Solar

siliconranch; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Ranch is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design for utility-scale PV solar projects. The role supports design through construction, travels up to 25% to project sites and SRC headquarters, and requires strong cross-functional coordination.

You will apply expertise in geotechnical, hydraulics, drainage, and land entitlements to ensure compliance with SRC specifications and applicable regulations while delivering efficient, cost-conscious solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering; PE licensure preferred.
• 6+ years of civil design experience; solar power plant projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on civil design deliverables for utility-scale PV projects.
• Coordinate with SRC Development Engineers, Project Engineers, Contract Managers, Project Managers, Construction Management, SRC Operations and Maintenance (O&M) group and others.
• Coordinate with EPC Contractors and their Sub-Contractors, Engineering Consultants (Geotechnical, Drainage, Survey, etc.), AHJs and others.
• Schedule and lead design review meetings with external engineering consultants, Contractors and AHJs when necessary.
• Conduct occasional site visits for evaluation and resolution of field issues as they arise.
• Provide timely and cost-efficient solutions to SRC legacy projects when issues arise.

Job description

Silicon Ranch is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design for utility-scale PV solar projects. The role supports design through construction, travels up to 25% to project sites and SRC headquarters, and requires strong cross-functional coordination.

You will apply expertise in geotechnical, hydraulics, drainage, and land entitlements to ensure compliance with SRC specifications and applicable regulations while delivering efficient, cost-conscious solutions.