Bachelor's degree in engineering required (Civil Engineering preferred).
3 to 5 years of project or field engineering experience in urban civil construction for electrical generation or utility equipment.
Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering for utility-scale BESS and solar PV projects.
Experience coordinating with EPC contractors and regulatory agencies.
Familiarity with construction QA/QC documentation and processes.
Responsibilities
Support civil and structural design for utility-scale BESS and solar PV projects across North America.
Lead technical reviews of civil and structural deliverables, ensuring compliance with design standards.
Conduct site visits for investigations and inspections of civil infrastructure.
Develop and review engineering calculations, specifications, and construction drawings.
Serve as the primary technical contact for civil and structural matters throughout the project lifecycle.
Review vendor designs and installation requirements for BESS and substation equipment.
Resolve construction issues and changes to minimize impacts on schedule and costs.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with flexibility in location.
Opportunity to work on innovative solar and battery storage projects.
Direct involvement in expanding renewable energy infrastructure.
Collaborative work environment with access to senior leadership.
Professional development opportunities in a growing industry.
Full Job Description
About the Job
Civil/Structural Project Engineer - Solar & Battery Storage
Position Description:
Soltage is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Project Engineer to own civil, structural, and site civil engineering for our standalone battery energy storage (BESS) and solar-plus-storage projects, from design review through construction and commissioning. Reporting directly to the SVP of Engineering, you'll help expand Soltage's storage footprint in Mid-Atlantic and Northeast urban centers and other U.S. markets.
Job Responsibilities:
Support civil and structural design for utility-scale BESS, solar PV, substation, and balance-of-plant (BOP) infrastructure across North America.
Lead technical review of civil and structural deliverables, including grading, drainage, stormwater, foundations, equipment support structures, retaining systems, access roads, underground utilities, cable trenches, and erosion and sediment control.
Conduct site visits for field investigations, constructability reviews, geotechnical observations, and foundation and civil infrastructure inspections.
Develop and review engineering calculations, specifications, construction drawings, and submittals for compliance with project requirements and design standards.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for civil and structural matters from detailed engineering through closeout and oversee external engineering consultants.
Review vendor foundation and wall designs, equipment loads, seismic criteria, and installation requirements for BESS containers, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and substation equipment.
Support RFPs, EPC bid evaluations, engineering estimates, and value engineering.
Resolve RFIs, NCRs, field design changes, and construction issues with contractors to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
Verify completion of civil and structural work during commissioning and support mechanical completion and turnover.
Experience and Education Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering required (Civil Engineering preferred).
Strong communication and consultant-management skills; comfortable working with all levels, from field teams to executives and board members.
Highly organized and self-directed; able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of project or field engineering experience on urban civil construction projects supporting electrical generation or utility equipment.
Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering for utility-scale BESS, solar PV, substations, and high-voltage infrastructure, including applicable North American codes and standards.
Working knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, shallow and deep foundations, equipment anchorage, seismic and wind loading, retaining and fire/noise-rated walls, duct banks, and cable trenches.
Working knowledge of site development (grading, drainage, stormwater, erosion control, access roads) and geotechnical principles (bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, liquefaction).
Experience coordinating with EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers, utilities, Owner's Engineers, and regulatory agencies.
Familiarity with construction QA/QC documentation, including RFIs, submittals, ITPs, NCRs, punch lists, and as-builts.
Familiarity with construction sequencing, heavy equipment installation, crane planning, and contractor means and methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook).
Preferred qualifications:
New York State Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Experience with construction management and scheduling software such as Procore or Primavera P6.
Familiarity with AutoCAD / Civil 3D.
Location:
This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of Soltage's headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, resumes may be sent directly to [redacted] with "Civil Engineer" as the subject line.
