Civil Engineering Advisor

What You Can Expect

As our Civil Engineering Advisor, you will serve as the technical authority for Civil Engineering within the Distributed Solar and Storage department. In this role, you will demonstrate confident decision-making abilities backed by substantial experience. This role will oversee all aspects of Civil design and site layouts for ground-mounted solar Photovoltaic and battery energy storage installations across ENIGE Northam. Your work will be crucial for installation contractors, geotechnical firms, permitting authorities, clients, and system owners as part of the comprehensive design of renewable energy assets. Collaboration with various departments to develop, design, and optimize projects will be key. This position can sit in Chicago, IL (preferred) or Oakland, CA, reporting to the Manager of Civil Engineering.

• Develop and maintain Civil engineering standards for the Distributed Generation team
• Perform quality control for all Civil drawings, obtaining or maintaining Professional Engineering licenses as required
• Oversee Civil design for multiple projects concurrently, ensuring compliance with codes and industry standards
• Advise origination and preconstruction teams on site suitability and system design, using satellite imagery and field assessments
• Manage Civil design and construction activities, including selecting equipment, designing access roads, and auditing contractors for compliance

What You’ll Bring

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

• A minimum of seven (7) years’ of experience role where you performed Civil design tasks throughout the design and construction process
• You are proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• You have experience in the renewable energy industry, specifically in photovoltaic solar arrays and/or battery energy storage systems
• You are proficient in land development and stormwater management design
• You have the ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• You are proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Power Point

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy with a minimum of three (3) days working in office
• Must be available to travel domestically  up to 25% of the time
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record use of company vehicle, ability to drive to site locations
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $112,000 – $172,500 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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