Associate Engineer

Overview

Reports to:

Manager/Senior Civil Engineer

Manages: N/A

Works closely with:
Clients, EORs, Suppliers, Business Development, Estimating, Project Managers, Field Operations, and Procurement

• Support the delivery of civil design packages from early design through IFC, ensuring alignment with the project Scope of Work, Basis of Design, schedule, budget, and constructability requirements.
• Independently develop and coordinate portions of 10%, 30%, 60%, and 90% civil design packages, including site layout, grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, access roads, and equipment pads.
• Review and interpret geotechnical reports to identify civil design impacts, risks, and required clarifications, and coordinate findings with senior engineers and project teams.
• Support both Engineer-of-Record (EOR)–led and in-house civil design efforts by preparing, coordinating, and updating civil deliverables.
• Coordinate civil design activities with survey, geotechnical, environmental, electrical, structural, HV, BESS, and construction teams to ensure a complete and well-coordinated design.
• Prepare and respond to RFIs, support design clarifications, and assist with addressing constructability issues during design development.
• Support permitting and AHJ submittals, including preparation of civil plans, exhibits, calculations, and responses to agency comments.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of assigned civil sheets and calculations prior to submission.
• Identify and communicate cost, schedule, and constructability risks, and contribute to value engineering and design optimization efforts.
• Support project teams during the construction phase, including design clarifications and coordination as needed.

• Must be comfortable with the technical aspects of the role, as well as client and management interactions
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, including ability to write clear and detailed technical reports, RFI responses, presentations, and emails
• Must be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment as well as work on self-directed independent projects
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Hydro
  
  CAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Preferable to also have experience with ArcGIS Pro, HECRAS, Flow2D, PVcase, PVsyst, and Procore
• Driven by desire to continuously improve process, tools and technology
• Operate with positivity and enthusiasm, especially in high-stress situations

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred) from an accredited university
• 5+ years’ experience in planning, design, and/or operations of photovoltaic systems
• Engineering in Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Work will be conducted remote or from the Chattanooga, TN office or Houston office.
• Civil Engineers reports directly to the manager or Sr. Civil Engineer
• The role will require occasional travel for both office meetings and field visits to active construction sites, up to 10%.

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