Utility Scale Structural/Civil Engineer

Actalent; Minnesota; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health and dental

HSA contributions

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Structural/Civil Engineer with utility-scale solar and battery energy storage experience to lead civil and structural design from early development through construction, while collaborating with a skilled team focused on quality and execution.

This remote role offers project ownership, cross-discipline collaboration, and opportunities to influence design decisions across multiple renewable energy projects, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting solar, renewable energy, or power system projects.
• Experience with civil and structural engineering for utility-scale solar and/or battery energy storage projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PVCase, Microsoft Office.
• Experience reviewing IFC and construction-ready design packages.
• Strong understanding of constructability reviews and project execution.
• Excellent communication and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design efforts from preliminary engineering through IFC (Issued for Construction) and active construction.
• Review and validate grading, drainage, stormwater, roadway, foundation, and racking system designs.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for civil and structural engineering, constructability, and site development considerations.
• Conduct design reviews at key milestones to ensure quality, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Drive resolution of design risks, conflicts, and constructability concerns.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, estimating, and operations teams to optimize project outcomes.
• Coordinate with developers, customers, permitting agencies, and external engineering firms.
• Support permitting efforts and ensure designs meet applicable regulatory and jurisdictional requirements.
• Provide technical guidance during construction, including field issue resolution and design clarification.
• Partner with electrical engineering teams to ensure successful integration with substations, SCADA systems, and utility infrastructure.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Project management

Multitasking

Constructability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PVCase

Microsoft Office

IFC reviews

Job description

• Bluebeam

Structural/Civil Engineer (Solar & Battery Energy Storage Systems) | Remote

Help shape the future of renewable energy.

We’re seeking a Structural/Civil Engineer with utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) experience to play a key role in delivering some of the nation’s most impactful clean energy projects. This is an opportunity to influence projects from early development through construction while collaborating with a highly skilled team dedicated to quality, innovation, and execution.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, working across disciplines, and seeing your designs come to life in the field, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

Make a meaningful impact Contribute directly to utility-scale renewable energy projects that support a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Remote flexibility Work remotely while staying connected to a collaborative team of engineering, construction, and project professionals.

Strong project ownership Have a voice in design decisions and influence projects from concept through construction.

Growth-focused culture Work alongside experienced industry experts who value mentorship, continuous learning, and professional development.

Collaborative environment Partner closely with engineering, preconstruction, procurement, estimating, and operations teams to solve real-world challenges.

What You’ll Do

As a Structural/Civil Engineer, you’ll lead and support the civil and structural design of utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage projects, ensuring designs are technically sound, constructible, and aligned with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design efforts from preliminary engineering through IFC (Issued for Construction) and active construction.
• Review and validate grading, drainage, stormwater, roadway, foundation, and racking system designs.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for civil and structural engineering, constructability, and site development considerations.
• Conduct design reviews at key milestones to ensure quality, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Drive resolution of design risks, conflicts, and constructability concerns.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, estimating, and operations teams to optimize project outcomes.
• Coordinate with developers, customers, permitting agencies, and external engineering firms.
• Support permitting efforts and ensure designs meet applicable regulatory and jurisdictional requirements.
• Provide technical guidance during construction, including field issue resolution and design clarification.
• Partner with electrical engineering teams to ensure successful integration with substations, SCADA systems, and utility infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting solar, renewable energy, or power system projects.
• Experience with civil and structural engineering for utility-scale solar and/or battery energy storage projects.
• Proficiency with:
• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• PVCase
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience reviewing IFC and construction‑ready design packages.
• Strong understanding of constructability reviews and project execution.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility‑scale solar and BESS project experience.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering considerations, foundations, grading, and site development.
• Familiarity with NEC requirements and renewable energy industry standards.
• Experience coordinating with AHJs, utilities, developers, and permitting agencies.
• Exposure to substations, utility construction, power systems, and SCADA integration.
• Experience supporting construction management and project delivery teams.

Work Environment & Travel

• Remote position
• Support approximately 2-3 concurrent utility-scale renewable energy projects
• 15-20% travel to project sites and team meetings
• Periodic travel to Goodhue, Minnesota (typically every other month for several days)
• Projects are primarily located throughout the central United States, between the Rocky Mountains and Smoky Mountains

Please note: Candidates residing in California, New Jersey, or New York are not eligible for consideration at this time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Goodhue, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Performance-based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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