Associate Engineer

Reports to: Manager/Senior Civil Engineer

Manages: N/A

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

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

· 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.

Attributes and Competencies

· 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, HydroCAD, 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

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Requirements

· 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 Environment

· 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%.