Enabling new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy
Civil Development Engineer, 7+ years experience
Location
United States
Posted
134 days ago
Salary
$188K - $200K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Civil Development Engineer, 7+ years experience
Intersect Power
• Provide civil and structural guidance that turns early concepts into buildable, code‑compliant designs for grid‑scale solar, storage, and compute‑adjacent data center sites • Set clear design criteria, optimize layouts for land and cost efficiency, and coordinate technical diligence so projects move from site control through Issued for Construction (IFC) with fewer surprises • Work as an individual contributor while partnering closely with Development, Real Estate, Permitting, Construction, Finance, and external A/E consultants, EPC partners and general contractors • Ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective delivery • Collaborate with internal teams, hyperscalers, external consultants, and AHJs to define and develop civil and structural design criteria aligned with project goals and regulatory requirements • Provide civil engineering direction and oversight for data center - adjacent power facilities, coordinating closely with A/E consultants and general contractors • Support project development from concept to completion, identifying and mitigating design, budget, and schedule risks with a civil‑engineering focus • Translate commercial, permitting, and site constraints into clear engineering guidance and decision‑ready documentation • Optimize civil site layouts for efficient land use, considering equipment selection, topography, environmental constraints, and permitting requirements • Balance constructability, cost, and schedule while iterating designs to reduce risk and improve outcomes • Manage and coordinate site technical diligence, including hydrology, geotechnical, and transportation studies • Procure boundary/topographic surveys and crossing/encroachment matrices; coordinate crossing locations with utilities, landowners, and other stakeholders • Lead engineering consultants and general contractors through constraint mapping, civil and structural design, value engineering, and design reviews • Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, industry standards, and project specifications, maintaining clear, review‑ready documentation • Work closely with Wind, PV, BESS, Data Center, and High‑Voltage engineering teams to resolve interfaces and deliver integrated designs • Assist in obtaining development and construction permits, ensuring compliance with local regulations and expediting approvals • Support value engineering and prepare civil/structural scope and contract exhibits, ensuring cost‑effective solutions aligned with project specifications
Job Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent experience that prepares you to guide complex site designs
- 7+ years of technical civil/structural design experience, including 2+ years leading multidisciplinary design processes for utility‑scale power projects
- Strong command of design development, construction methods, relevant codes and standards, and safety fundamentals for large‑scale site work
- Ability to balance design, production, cost, schedule, and land‑use considerations; and to clearly explain tradeoffs to diverse audiences
- Proven project management skills with the judgment to prioritize across multiple, simultaneous projects
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D; familiarity with project tools such as Procore and MS Project (or similar)
- Collaborative communicator who builds trust with internal teams, EPCs, consultants, AHJs, and landowners
- A growth mindset, curiosity to learn, willingness to mentor peers and drive to improve playbooks and standards
- Bonus Points: Hands‑on experience with grading, stormwater management, erosion control, and SWPPP preparation
- Experience taking projects from early site diligence through construction
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
- Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
- Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven
- Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
- Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
- Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
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