Civil Engineer - Level 3

Summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp specializes in utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system project development and engineering, procurement, and construction services. The Civil Engineer Level 3 designs and optimizes site development plans for solar and BESS projects, leads technical studies and advanced site analysis, supports permitting, and coordinates with multidisciplinary and construction teams.

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; Master's preferred
• 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
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
• Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time
• This position is expected to travel up to 30%
• 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
• 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; Master's preferred
• 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
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
• Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time
• This position is expected to travel up to 30%
• 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

Nice to Haves

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

Benefits

• Remote work schedule, working out of the employee's 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.
• Full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits may be offered, dependent on the level and position offered.