Civil Project Engineer
$115,000–$150,000 year
On-siteOakland, California, United States
Job Summary
Review and validate site civil designs to ensure constructability and compatibility with array systems. Analyze topography to identify grading or earthwork needs, and review access roads and material staging areas for safe construction logistics. Travel to project sites for constructability assessments and coordinate with external surveying subcontractors for topographic data. Act as the primary liaison with customers, engineering firms, and permitting authorities to align on stormwater management and local ordinances. Advise on vegetation requirements and collaborate with teammates to produce holistic site designs. Manage time across multiple projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards and codes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or other related discipline
- Experience with site civil design, land development, or construction—preferably within the utility-scale or commercial solar industry
- Strong ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings, topographic maps, and grading plans
- Ability to use design software to optimize site layouts based on geotechnical inputs
- Experience with geotechnical analysis, digital elevation models, GIS, mapping, and coordinate frames
- Experience estimating civil construction costs, including roads, fencing, grading, clearing and grubbing, and trenching
- A track record of organization, adaptability, attention to detail, and project management skills
- Ability to communicate among construction, technical and non-technical personnel, both internally and outside the company
- Hands-on attitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness
- Inquisitive and not afraid to speak up to get necessary information or input
- Eagerness to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge
- Strong record of safe field operations and ability to integrate safety into product design and project operations
- Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment
- Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in-person role
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Experience with 2D CAD and 3D CAD tools, such as Civil3D or SolidWorks
- Geotechnical design experience with design of foundations, equipment pads, and/or utility trenches
- Field experience in a construction environment
- Experience with new product development
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