Senior Civil Engineer - Level 4

Title

Senior Civil Engineer Level 4

Engineering Center

Irvine, CA

Manager of Civil/Structural Engineering

Exempt

Permanent, Full-Time

Remote

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility‑scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility‑scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi‑billion‑dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high‑performance, superior‑quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

The Senior Civil Engineer (Level
4) is responsible for leading the civil engineering design, site development, permitting, and construction coordination for utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This role requires advanced expertise in grading design, hydrology modeling, stormwater management, geotechnical assessments, and permitting compliance.

As a senior‑level engineer, this position involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with EPC teams, and ensuring technical excellence in civil engineering deliverables. The Senior Civil Engineer is also expected to lead permitting efforts, engage with regulatory agencies, and drive process improvements for site development.

This position reports to the Manager of Civil/Structural Engineering, or another management personnel that the CEO of the company may designate. This position reports to the Ankney, IA office but will maintain a remote schedule of working out of their home office and the Ankney, IA office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time.

This position is expected to travel up to 30%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

• Oversee grading optimization strategies, site layout refinement, and cut/fill balance planning to minimize construction costs.
• Lead detailed stormwater management and hydrology modeling efforts, ensuring compliance with NPDES, SWPPP, and local stormwater regulations.
• Manage drainage and floodplain impact studies, designing effective retention basins, culverts, and erosion control systems.
• Review and approve foundation designs, soil stabilization plans, and geotechnical analysis for racking and battery installations.
• Optimize access road networks, land disturbance minimization strategies, and long‑term drainage planning to support efficient operations.

• Take full ownership of civil permitting processes, working directly with regulatory…