Civil Engineer - Level 3

Summary

Qcells USA provides utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system project development, engineering, procurement, and construction services. The Civil Engineer Level 3 designs and optimizes site development plans for solar and BESS projects, leading technical studies involving grading, hydrology, stormwater management, permitting, and foundation engineering. The role also coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, supports permitting and construction activities, and mentors junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed grading and cut/fill balance strategies, ensuring optimal land use and constructability for large-scale solar PV and BESS projects
• Perform hydrology modeling, stormwater drainage analysis, and erosion control planning using HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, or similar tools
• Conduct foundation feasibility studies, supporting pile design, ground compaction analysis, and soil stabilization measures
• Lead drainage planning, floodplain impact analysis, and stormwater retention system design
• Refine access road layouts, site drainage pathways, and land disturbance minimization strategies to improve construction feasibility and long-term operational efficiency
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and grading software to develop detailed site plans, hydrology models, and infrastructure layouts
• Oversee compliance with SWPPP, NEPA, NPDES, local zoning laws, and federal stormwater management standards
• Develop technical reports, site assessments, and permitting applications, coordinating with environmental consultants and regulatory agencies
• Ensure interconnection and site infrastructure alignment with electrical and structural engineering teams
• Work closely with EPC teams, construction managers, and permitting agencies to ensure civil engineering deliverables align with project execution timelines
• Conduct site visits and geotechnical investigations to validate grading assumptions, foundation conditions, and land development strategies
• Identify engineering risks and propose mitigation strategies for potential grading conflicts, stormwater drainage inefficiencies, or foundation instability issues
• Support QA/QC reviews of civil drawings, grading plans, and construction documents to ensure alignment with EPC execution requirements
• Take ownership of civil engineering workstreams, mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance
• Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and process improvements for civil site development across multiple projects
• Stay informed on advancements in geotechnical engineering, hydrology modeling, and stormwater management strategies for large-scale solar and BESS applications

Skills

• • 4+ years of experience in civil engineering, site development, and hydrology modeling for utility-scale infrastructure projects
• • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• • Proficiency in hydrology modeling, grading optimization, and stormwater drainage design
• + AutoCAD Civil 3D (Proficient)
• + GIS software for topographic and hydrology analysis
• + HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, or similar tools for stormwater and floodplain analysis
• • Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• • Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• • Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• • Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• • Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• • Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• • Travel: up to 30% as needed
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
• Master's preferred
• + PE License or NABCEP PV Professional (Preferred)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • 4+ years of experience in civil engineering, site development, and hydrology modeling for utility-scale infrastructure projects
• • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• • Proficiency in hydrology modeling, grading optimization, and stormwater drainage design
• + AutoCAD Civil 3D (Proficient)
• + GIS software for topographic and hydrology analysis
• + HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, or similar tools for stormwater and floodplain analysis
• • Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• • Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• • Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• • Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• • Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• • Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• • Travel: up to 30% as needed
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States

Nice to Haves

• Master's preferred
• + PE License or NABCEP PV Professional (Preferred)

Benefits

• Remote schedule of working out of their home office
• An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, dependent on the level and position offered.
• The full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits may be offered, dependent on the level and position offered.