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Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description


We've all seen the news: the time to mitigate the climate crisis is now. Come join a team focused on the energy transition to do just that.


Our Civil Engineering team is growing, and we are looking for you. Our team is comprised of highly skilled civil hydrologic, structural, and geotechnical engineers, consulting to the world's largest stakeholders for solar, wind, and battery storage energy projects. We are seeking a

Senior Civil Engineer

who is ready to grow and develop while supporting our US and Canadian team.


The engineer in this position will be exposed to the broadest cross-section of solar, storage and wind projects of any renewables company in the world supporting a wide breadth of civil engineering projects by providing civil, owners and independent engineering consulting services for the renewable industry. Our team is charged with ensuring civil works of solar, infrastructure and wind are consistent with current standards and prepared to operate well into the future of the renewable energy industry. We help Customers mitigate risk and act as a keystone in helping some of the largest, most technically complex renewable energy projects develop successfully.


By joining our team at DNV, you will be part of championing the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to positively impact society and the planet. We achieve our purpose through long-term success of our customers. We strive to be a high-performing, innovative team which reflects the equity, respect, and we wish to see in the world.


This role is based at our DNV office in San Diego (CA), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Oakland (CA), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), Medford (MA) or Dallas (TX), presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.


What You'll Do


Multi-disciplinary collaboration for Independent Engineering, Owner's Engineering, and Merger & Acquisition services


Review civil design drawings and studies for solar and wind energy project's civil infrastructure, to support project financing or owner due diligence processes


Construction monitoring site visits, construction QA/QC documentation review of solar and wind energy project construction


Support design of solar and wind Projects (up to approximately 30% design); from siting to preliminary design, to EPC bid handling


Evaluate root cause analyses from flooding and erosion of solar and wind energy projects


Proposal preparation for civil work scope for wind and solar services


Project management of small to large projects


Mentoring of team members and providing or developing training material for new services


Work with a geographically diverse team, within North America and internationally


Prioritize QHSSE considerations within the team to ensure safe execution and healthy work environment


Embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career with one of the industry's leading consultancies and make a few friends along the way


Qualifications


What is Required


Bachelor of Science - civil engineering or hydrology


At least 7 years of experience with project design through construction with a minimum of 3 of those years in the renewable energy industry


P.E. or P.Eng. license


Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D and/or other Autodesk design tools


Proficiency in IBC, ASCE 7 and other common civil/hydrology design codes


Familiarity with hydraulic engineering software systems (FLO2D, HEC-RAS, WMS, SMS or equivalents)


Knowledge of common layout concepts and understanding of typical construction methods for solar and wind energy projects


Understanding of stormwater management regulations in the US and/or Canada for project construction


Able to work independently and make independent decisions when called for


Willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time, varied for domestic and international


Willing and able to use common construction personal protective equipment, walk over uneven terrain, and climb ladders during site visits


Strong written and verbal English communication skills


We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening


A valid Drivers License is required


What is


Understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic concepts and analysis, specific to assessments at solar and wind projects


Prior experience with other infrastructures (transmission line, substation, hydrogen)


Prior experience in land surveying and mapping


Prior experience with GIS, hydraulic modelling, FEMA requirements


About Us


About Energy Systems


We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

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Senior Civil Engineer

United States
Full time

Published on 01/17/2025

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