Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

Design & manage solar/battery site development, permitting, and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• value engineering
• permit review
• design review
• cost estimating
• rfp management
• site inspections

Tasks

-Provide value engineering recommendations through project life-cycle to drive cost reduction while maintaining standards for code compliance and industry best practices -Review draft permit plans and support optimization of site layout, including access roadway layouts, for topography, hydrology, environmental resources areas, and other site constraints. -Cross-coordinate with other engineering groups (solar design, electrical, grid interconnection, structural, geotechnical, etc.). -Develop internal design standards and identify process improvements. -Respond to RFIs and urgent field issues. -Support training of engineering department personnel, as well as new product research and implementation. -Manage project Requests for Proposals with 3rd party consultants, negotiate prices and change orders, requisition Purchase Orders and approve invoices -Provide support to ensure compliance with permits and Construction Documents. -Conduct site field visits and inspections, as needed. -Review and critique all aspects of the civil engineering site design, including construction drawings, stormwater management reports, erosion and sediment control plans, construction management plans (e.g. access and staging), design details, and technical specifications. -Provide cost estimating support to the Nexamp estimation team. -Develop and manage relationships with a network of 3rd party engineering consultants responsible for performing civil engineering, surveying, construction and landscape architecture design products. -Perform racking foundation tolerance analysis and grading design for tracker projects -Coordinate with construction Project Managers to facilitate handoff from engineering to construction. -Conduct due diligence reviews of potential sites and project acquisitions to identify fatal flaws and mitigate design risks. -Provide technical support to Nexamp partners in development, engineering, procurement, estimation, construction, and maintenance for the entire life cycle of a project.

Requirements

• autocad
• civil3d
• hydrocad
• stormwater
• 7+ years
• site grading

What You Bring

Nexamp is actively seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for the site development and design of solar array and battery storage projects as well as providing technical expertise for all aspects of the solar farm life-cycle. We are seeking someone with experience in site design, land-use permitting, and construction administration, including expertise in stormwater design, grading, best management practices, and sedimentation and erosion control measures are all required. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in this position. This position will be hybrid out of our Boston, MA or Chicago, IL offices and will report to the Director, Civil Engineering. -7+ years of civil engineering and land development design experience; federal, state, and local permitting experience; and construction administration experience. -Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization. -Microsoft Office Suite software proficiency. -Travel up to 10% -Experience in site grading and earthwork analyses. -Proficiency with state Stormwater Management policies and guidelines. -Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality. -Strong written and oral technical communication skills. -Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions. -Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions. -Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry. -Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, and time management skills. -AutoCAD Civil 3D & HydroCAD software proficiency.

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Benefits

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more! This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $140,000 - $160,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.

About Nexamp

-Began with a mission to deliver community solar to everyone. -Develops and owns community solar farms, blending clean-energy infrastructure with customer savings and local development. -Projects range from small-scale solar farms to utility-scale arrays, offering discounts up to 20% without credit checks or long-term contracts. -Vertically integrated model manages development, financing, construction, and customer management in-house. -Opened a second headquarters in Chicago in 2024 and plans significant investment in Illinois solar projects.

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