Senior Civil Engineer (Utility Solar Projects experience necessary)

Qcells USA Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support utility solar projects. The role involves managing project design, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience in the renewable sector. This position requires travel and offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience in renewable industries.
• Experience managing projects from initial design to installation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of project civil and structural design.
• Design and optimize civil engineering for utility scale PV plants.
• Lead the team in developing best practices for civil engineering.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

LPILE

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer (Utility Solar Projects experience necessary)

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Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

This Sr. Civil Engineer position will provide engineering support to the EPC team and is responsible for assisting in all stages of project design. This position reports to the Director of Engineering, or another management personnel that the Vice President of Engineering may designate. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 30%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all stages of project civil and structural design, including conceptual and advanced system design, observing regulatory codes, customer requirements, site visits, permitting, and technical support during construction phase;
• Design and optimize civil engineering from conceptual to IFC for utility scale PV plants such as internal road systems, 3D modeling for grading works, drainage systems, erosion control concepts, hydrology reviews, etc.;
• Review technical documentation such as site studies, reports, permits, etc. as related to design, cost, or schedule impact;
• Lead the team in developing best practices for the civil and structural engineering process of utility scale PV plants;
• Manage and coordinate external resources such as structural and civil engineering consultants, geotechnical and topographic surveyors;
• Develop and review project schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards, and quotes from suppliers and civil sub-contractors;
• Create, deliver, and maintain drawing packages and project documentation;
• Assist with technical training to other team members and new employees;
• Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results;
• Prepare technical documents for bid packages for subcontractors including design specifications and scope of work;
• Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards;
• Assist with technical training for team members and new employees;
• Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality;
• Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example” approach;
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering, or another related science;
• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience in the renewable industries (specific to solar, energy storage solutions, others);
• Willingness to travel, up to 30% of the time;
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D and LPILE (or equivalent);
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player;
• Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation and execution;
• Experience in permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction, preferred;
• Ability to project manage multiple efforts;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills;
• Preferred: Professional Engineering License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day;

Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk;

Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 lbs;

Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations;

Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far;

Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors;

Travel: up to 30% as needed;

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regular professional, office business setting;

Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting);

Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite);

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [e-mail].

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

Seniority level

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  Associate

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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