Senior Civil Engineer – Solar, Storage & HV Transmission

SB Energy; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Hybrid work options

Phone & data reimbursement

Device purchase support

Job summary

SB Energy seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead owner’s engineer activities for utility-scale solar, energy storage, HV substations and transmission work. You will review designs, coordinate with EPCs, DOTs and internal teams to ensure safe, buildable civil infrastructure.

Based in Redwood City, CA or Denver, CO (remote option for right candidates), this role requires a PE license, ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering, and 8+ years experience in site development and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of civil engineering experience in site development, infrastructure or energy projects.
• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and an active U.S. PE license.
• Ability to obtain project-state licensure; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience coordinating with DOTs or local agencies on permits and design reviews.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and coordinating with EPC contractors.
• Strong grading, earthwork, drainage and stormwater design skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and review of project access roads and related improvements with project teams and EPCs.
• Coordinate with DOTs and agencies on permits and design reviews; manage submittals.
• Support civil design for PV, BESS, substations, HV yards and transmission facilities.
• Develop consultant scopes, evaluate proposals and manage deliverables, budgets and schedules.
• Lead design reviews with EPCs; resolve constructability risks and coordinate approvals.
• Perform grading, drainage, culvert and stormwater design; evaluate hydrology and flood exposure.
• Prepare exhibits and estimates; conduct value engineering for constructability and cost.

Skills

Civil design & review

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE license

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

SB Energy seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead owner’s engineer activities for utility-scale solar, energy storage, HV substations and transmission work. You will review designs, coordinate with EPCs, DOTs and internal teams to ensure safe, buildable civil infrastructure.

Based in Redwood City, CA or Denver, CO (remote option for right candidates), this role requires a PE license, ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering, and 8+ years experience in site development and infrastructure.