What You Can Expect

As our Civil Engineering Manager, you will serve as the technical authority on Civil Engineering within the Distributed Solar and Storage team. You will lead all civil engineering activities supporting ground-mounted solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) distributed generation projects across the United States. This role is based in Chicago, IL (hybrid or remote) and reports to the Director of Engineering, Engineering & Delivery.

You will oversee civil design development from early-stage feasibility through construction, ensuring consistency, code compliance, and constructability. Your work will directly support development, permitting, construction, and long-term asset performance.

• Lead the internal Civil Engineering function within the Distributed Solar and Storage team
• Manage, mentor, and develop a Chicago-based civil engineering team supporting projects nationwide
• Establish and maintain civil engineering standards, design criteria, and best practices across U.S. jurisdictions
• Oversee and seal civil engineering designs and manage multi-state Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Support early-stage development by defining civil scope, evaluating site feasibility, and identifying civil risks
• Review civil drawings for compliance with ENGIE standards, ASCE 7, IBC, fire code, and local AHJ requirements
• Own civil engineering risks related to grading, drainage, foundations, access roads, stormwater, utilities, and constructability
• Coordinate with development, construction, procurement, category management, finance, and external consultants

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum ten (10) years of civil engineering experience, including leadership or management responsibilities
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with the ability to obtain
• Experience supporting ground-mounted solar PV and BESS projects
• Experience working across multiple U.S. jurisdictions and permitting authorities
• Knowledge of ASCE 7, IBC, and civil/site design fundamentals
• Ability to interpret and apply geotechnical engineering reports, including foundation design parameters, earthwork recommendations, slope stability considerations, and ground improvement requirements
• Working knowledge of stormwater regulations and SWPPP requirements, including erosion and sediment control design, permitting support, and construction-phase compliance
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Ability to create, review, and interpret construction drawings and technical documents
• Judgment, ownership mentality, and collaborative approach

Additional Details

• Eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangement
• Up to 25% domestic travel required, including overnight trips
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $148,500 – $205,000 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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