Senior Civil SWPPP Engineer, Renewable EPC Field Leader

CoVolt; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a Senior Civil SWPPP Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert and primary technical lead for SWPPP compliance across our utility-scale solar and BESS portfolio. The role owns warranty and O&M erosion issues, coordinating with Engineering, Operations, EORs and Owners to implement corrective solutions.

The ideal candidate brings deep renewable EPC experience, strong field judgment, and proactive risk mitigation for erosion and stormwater across active projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8–12+ years in civil engineering with emphasis on SWPPP.
• SWPPP Design, implementation, and compliance.
• Erosion and sediment control and stormwater management.
• Experience supporting SWPPP warranty or post-construction O&M issues.
• Familiarity with multi-state SWPPP regulatory environments.
• 3+ years supporting utility-scale solar or renewable EPC projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required depending on candidate.
• Experience resolving field erosion and drainage issues.
• Knowledge of SWPPP regulations and hydrology/design principles.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and SWPPP documentation platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil SWPPP engineering to resolve warranty claims on time.
• Lead SWPPP compliance and warranty issues across projects.
• Evaluate post-construction erosion and drainage; propose corrective actions.
• Conduct site investigations to identify root causes of issues.
• Provide field direction to Operations for execution.
• Collaborate with EORs to align design vs field performance.
• Review civil design packages for constructability and long-term performance.
• Develop and standardize SWPPP best practices, details, specs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for integration.

Skills

Civil SWPPP Engineering

SWPPP Design

Erosion & Sediment Control

Stormwater Management

Post-construction O&M

Hydrology & Drainage

Soil Stabilization

SWPPP Inspection & Compliance

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

SWPPP documentation platforms

Job description

CoVolt Power is seeking a Senior Civil SWPPP Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert and primary technical lead for SWPPP compliance across our utility-scale solar and BESS portfolio. The role owns warranty and O&M erosion issues, coordinating with Engineering, Operations, EORs and Owners to implement corrective solutions.

The ideal candidate brings deep renewable EPC experience, strong field judgment, and proactive risk mitigation for erosion and stormwater across active projects and