Gridworks ยท 16 hours ago
Site/Civil Development Engineering Manager
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, seeking a Site/Civil Development Engineering Manager. This role involves leading site development engineering strategies for utility-scale solar and BESS projects, managing the preparation of engineering reports, and coordinating with various teams to ensure compliance and project success.
EnergyEnergy StorageIndustrial EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
Hiring Manager
Alejandro Saavedra
Responsibilities
Lead the site development engineering strategy for utility-scale solar and BESS projects, from early-stage feasibility through construction hand-off
Take the lead in preparing in-house Preliminary Hydrology Reports and Civil Sets for various PV/BESS projects in development
Develop and oversee detailed site layout plans including grading, stormwater management, hydrology, utilities, access roads, and drainage systems
Act as a technical lead and internal consultant, providing engineering guidance and resolving complex civil/site-related challenges across multiple active projects
Manage and coordinate geotechnical investigations, interpret findings for design input, and ensure constructability of proposed solutions
Oversee permitting efforts, interacting with AHJs, environmental consultants, and landowners to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
Mentor junior engineers and assist in assigning design tasks to internal or external civil engineering resources
Work cross-functionally with development, procurement, construction, and legal teams to align site engineering activities with overall project timelines and business objectives
Contribute to proposal and estimating efforts, providing input on civil scopes, cost, and schedule risks
Develop standard design templates, checklists, and SOPs to improve efficiency and consistency across projects
Track site design progress, anticipate roadblocks, and ensure timely resolution to avoid downstream schedule delays
Evaluate construction feedback, conduct lessons learned reviews, and incorporate improvements into future site development workflows
Provide Earthwork and Stormwater quantity estimates for the Utility Scale Solar and BESS sites based on AHJ requirements for Bidding activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field (master's degree preferred)
10+ years of progressive experience in civil/site development for utility-scale solar and/or infrastructure projects
5+ years of Stamping experience in multiple states. Acting as EOR for Civil
Demonstrated experience in managing site development for large-scale energy projects, including grading, drainage, permitting, and access
Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and experience interpreting geotechnical and hydrology reports
Proficient with design and modeling software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, and other civil site tools
Familiarity with permitting requirements across various jurisdictions and environmental regulatory agencies
OSHA 10-hour Required, OSHA 30-hour certification Preferred
Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams
Professional Engineering (PE) license required
Preferred
master's degree preferred
OSHA 30-hour certification Preferred
Company
Gridworks
Gridworks offers solar engineering, energy storage EPC, operations and maintenance services.
201-500 employees
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