Renewable Civil Engineer at NEI Electric… · Remote

Summary: NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. is an engineering services firm focused on creating a great organization that serves people and solves problems. They are seeking a Renewable Civil Engineer responsible for the design of utility-scale solar projects, including site planning and civil design coordination to meet project schedules and deliverables.

Responsibilities:
- Engineers and manages Civil Engineering scope of utility solar facilities
- Produces and reviews full design packages including site plans, grading plan, stormwater modeling, erosion control design, hydrology analysis, development of SWPPPs, BMPs, site permitting, and stormwater reports
- Drafts and designs with AutoCAD Civil 3D i.e., mass grading, road corridors, volume earthwork comparisons, surface creation with feature lines and grading objects, etc
- Assists with preparation of design documents for Solar Civil Design including calculations, drawings, and civil specifications
- Assists with stormwater modeling and basin design
- Evaluates project siting constraints, solar module, inverter, and racking technologies, BOP (balance of plant) considerations, and solar resource data to maximize project value
- Researches and evaluates local AHJ design and code requirement and standards
- Conducts site visits to support site evaluation, suitability, and due diligence efforts
- Writes and reviews material and construction specifications
- Creates project schedules and project/construction cost estimates
- Reviews of submittals for conformance with specifications and design
- Prepares hand and computer-based calculations and models for Civil Engineering designs; creates a simple hand check to quantify the computer-aided results
- Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies
- Performs field inspection and construction supervision services
- Reviews the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and ensure accuracy, as required

Required Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in a similar engineering or proposal role
- Bachelors in Civil Engineering, or similar field from an accredited institution
- Possess an understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers and internal personnel; exercises strong intrapersonal skills
- Must be self-motivated, well-organized, and a skilled decision maker that is comfortable in a fast-paced design environment
- Possesses excellent problem-solving skills
- A strong written and verbal command of the English language
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D
- Proficiency with or can obtain proficiency within six (6) months of employment with ArcGIS and other civil engineering software
- Understanding of commercial engineering or construction industries

Required Skills: Civil Engineering, Solar Photovoltaic project design, Site planning, Grading plan, Stormwater modeling, Erosion control design, Hydrology analysis, SWPPP development, BMPs, Site permitting, Stormwater reports, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Construction supervision

Benefits: 100% Employer paid Team Member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Paid vacation and sick time, Company-paid Basic Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Eight (8) paid holidays & team member selected floating holiday, Annual & discretionary bonus programs, Paid certifications / seminars / conferences, Career development, training, and coaching opportunities, Hybrid work environment, Pet insurance, RemoteType: Fully Remote