Sr. Civil/Structural Engineer

Primoris Services Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to drive innovative designs for utility-scale solar projects. This pivotal role involves leading civil and structural design efforts, collaborating with various teams to ensure optimized, code-compliant solutions. With a focus on sustainability and excellence, you'll engage with clients and stakeholders, ensuring that projects meet high standards of performance and constructability. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful renewable energy initiatives and help shape a sustainable future.

Benefits

401k with employer match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Engineering and/or construction experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local structural regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/structural designs focusing on foundations and site grading.
• Collaborate with clients to translate engineering needs into design solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Computer literacy

Organization skills

Advanced construction drawing knowledge

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

L-Pile design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our growing team supporting utility-scale solar and renewable energy projects across the United States. This position plays a pivotal role in leading civil and structural design for proposals, supporting construction operations, and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs.

You’ll work closely with Estimating, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure our designs are optimized for cost, performance, and constructability—contributing to our industry-leading position in utility-scale solar EPC.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead proposal-level and preliminary civil/structural designs (10–30% level) focusing on:
• Foundation (pile) design
• Site grading and drainage
• Access roads and erosion control
• Review and interpret technical reports (geotechnical, topographic, environmental, hydrological, etc.) to inform design decisions.
• Serve as technical liaison between engineering, estimating, procurement, and field operations.
• Collaborate with clients to understand project-specific engineering needs and translate them into practical design solutions.
• Interface with the Engineer of Record (EOR) to review and provide feedback on design packages at various project milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC).
• Evaluate material options and design alternatives for constructability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
• Provide engineering support during construction to resolve field issues and design RFIs.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
  
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited college.
• Professional Engineering License (or geotechnical equivalent) preferred
• 6+ years of Engineering and/or construction experience preferred
• Preference given for experience in Construction, Solar, BESS, Renewable Energy, or Power Generation.
• In depth knowledge of federal, state, and local structural regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Role includes supporting multiple projects site locations with travel up to 15% of the time.
• Proven experience with L-Pile design software preferred
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Interpersonal skills – Ability to present information to a small group of employees or sub-contractors.
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, listening, presentation) to effectively work with subcontractors and employees
• Computer literacy. This does not include knowledge of all software to be used, but the ability to learn to use efficiently the software which is in use. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio).
• Organization skills. Scheduling, planning and prioritization.
• Advanced construction drawing knowledge. Knowledge of drawing layouts, references, notes, and good practices associated with producing and reading construction drawings.
• Ability to follow safety rules without cutting corners. To understand the intent of safety rules, not blindly adhering to the literal words of the rule.
  
  

Company Overview:

Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, we deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance services that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more, visit www.prim.com and follow us on social media at @PrimorisServicesCorporation.

Benefits:

• 401k w/employer match
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Stock purchase plan
• Salary: $90,000- $160,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.
  
  

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,

protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction and Services for Renewable Energy

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