Senior Civil Engineer: Solar & BESS Site Design (Remote)

Qcells EPC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp seeks a Civil Engineer - Level 3 to design, optimize, and lead site development for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. Based in Houston, TX, this role emphasizes independent execution, hydrology modeling, grading, permitting, and coordination with EPC teams.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of civil engineering experience, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, and PE or NABCEP PV (preferred). Travel up to 30% and remote work options apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• 4+ years in civil engineering, site development, and hydrology modeling.
• PE license or NABCEP PV (preferred) and strong software skills.

Responsibilities

• Advanced civil engineering design and site optimization for large-scale projects.
• Develop grading strategies, land use planning, and drainage systems.
• Perform hydrology modeling, stormwater analysis, and permit applications.
• Lead technical studies and coordinate with EPC teams and regulators.
• Mentor junior engineers and support QA/QC on drawings and docs.

Skills

Civil design & site development

Grading optimization

Hydrology modeling

Stormwater drainage design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

HydroCAD / HEC-RAS

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS software

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Job description

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp seeks a Civil Engineer - Level 3 to design, optimize, and lead site development for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. Based in Houston, TX, this role emphasizes independent execution, hydrology modeling, grading, permitting, and coordination with EPC teams.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of civil engineering experience, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, and PE or NABCEP PV (preferred). Travel up to 30% and remote work options apply.