Solar Civil Engineering Intern – Site Design & Grading

OneEnergy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

OneEnergy Renewables seeks a Civil Engineering Intern to assist in design of utility-scale and distributed solar facilities, focusing on site civil features, grading plans, SWPPP, and permitting alignment. You will work with the Associate Director - Civil Engineering and collaborate across Development, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, and Legal.

This role is design-focused with occasional site visits. You will gain hands-on experience in renewable energy project engineering, supporting

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BS Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Exposure to HydroCAD preferred.
• HEC-RAS or Flo2D modeling experience preferred but not required.
• Exposure to Google Earth or other mapping/GIS tools, as well as the use of online and public resources such as federal/state/county databases.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design of the civil engineering features for a large-scale solar array including grading design, access roads, attachment means, and modifications to support structures.
• Collaborating with the electrical engineering team on optimizing array layouts across different topographical or site challenges.
• Formatting drawing plansets and maintaining AutoCAD template files and standards.
• Completing redlines based on reviews from Engineers, Developers and local AHJ.
• Reviewing and interpreting Geotechnical Reports as well as Wetland Delineation Reports.
• Producing cut/fill plans and quantities using AutoCAD Civil3d to ensure the solar array meets the maximum slope tolerance of the mounting system and optimizes the foundation material expenses.
• Participating in the development of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), erosion, and dust control measures for the Project.
• Reading, interpreting, and understanding project documentation with a focus on fulfilling all the permit and site requirements with value driven designs.
• Researching DOT, utility, and storm water and erosion control requirements for in or out of state jurisdictions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Driver's license

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Flo2D

GIS tools

Job description

OneEnergy Renewables seeks a Civil Engineering Intern to assist in design of utility-scale and distributed solar facilities, focusing on site civil features, grading plans, SWPPP, and permitting alignment. You will work with the Associate Director - Civil Engineering and collaborate across Development, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, and Legal.

This role is design-focused with occasional site visits. You will gain hands-on experience in renewable energy project engineering, supporting