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SOLV Energy · 4 days ago

Design Manager, Civil (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$134K/yr - $167K/yr

5+ years exp

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar and energy storage markets across North America. The Design Manager, Civil will manage the in-house civil design team, leading the development of comprehensive civil designs for utility-scale solar projects and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

ConstructionEnergyRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of civil designer engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment

Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure the team meets project deadlines and objectives

Develop comprehensive civil designs for utility-scale solar projects, including site layouts, grading plans, earthwork analysis, erosion control, stormwater management systems, access roads, and foundation designs

Conduct/analyze feasibility studies and site assessments early in the RFP phase to identify potential constraints and optimal design solutions

The primary focus will be developing 30% designs to service as the basis for our business development and estimating efforts

Ensure designs adhere to all relevant building codes, zoning ordinances, environmental regulations, and permitting requirements

Stay up to date on changes in the regulatory landscape

Foster effective communication and collaboration between the civil design group and cross-function teams, including internal and external engineers, project managers, pre-construction managers, procurement specialists, schedulers, estimators, and construction teams

Address civil design-related issues, coordinate with other departments, and liaise with clients, IEs, and suppliers to ensure project success

Integrate civil design elements into the overall project plan by working closely with the electrical engineering, environmental compliance, procurement, estimating, operations, and project management teams

Review and approve all drawings, calculations, and specifications created by your team to ensure compliance with all projects, SOLV, and AHJ requirements

Provide value engineering suggestions for alternative products and solutions that meet project requirements while reducing costs

Proactively identify and resolve potential design and construction challenges and coordinate with various stakeholders to develop cost-effective solutions

Identify training and development needs within the department and provide opportunities for skills enhancement and professional growth

Stay updated on industry best practices and technological advancements in utility-scale solar design

Oversee the maintenance of accurate project documentation, including design revision/iteration history

Qualification

Civil engineering designUtility-scale solar experienceCivil design softwareRegulatory complianceProject managementLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in civil engineering design, with at least 2 years in the utility-scale solar energy industry

Demonstrated proficiency in civil design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar)

Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to civil engineering and solar development

In-depth knowledge of applicable building codes, engineering principles, and industry best practices

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Commitment to safety

Ability in problem-solving and decision-making

Strong sense of urgency

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure recommended but not required

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.

Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan

Are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Company

SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy offers engineering procurement construction, operations, maintenance, technology and services.

Founded in 2008

San Diego, California, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.solvenergy.com/

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