The Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy will be based in Arlington, Virginia or remote within the Mid-Atlantic region (Eastern Time). This role will support utility-scale solar projects across early-stage development, M&A technical due diligence, and construction support.

The position will focus on land development, site feasibility, grading and drainage design, and permitting coordination, while also supporting geotechnical and structural review as part of acquisition evaluations and project execution.

• Coordinate early-stage civil design for utility-scale solar projects.

• Oversee grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management planning.

• Liaise with third-party consultants and local counties for permitting, including road access, earthwork, and land disturbance approvals.

• Support M&A technical due diligence by reviewing land quality, site constraints, development risks, and constructability considerations.

• Conduct site walks and coordinate feasibility assessments for acquisition targets.

• Review seller technical packages including site plans, grading plans, drainage studies, and civil reports.

• Review geotechnical reports from third-party consultants to identify potential site and foundation risks.

• Perform preliminary foundation and corrosion analysis assessments as required.

• Prepare scopes of work and support selection of civil and geotechnical consultants.

• Manage and coordinate third-party civil engineering consultants throughout development and construction phases.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support civil engineering aspects from pre-design through construction.

• Ensure compliance with applicable civil engineering codes, standards, and AHJ requirements.

• Support evaluation of financial impacts related to civil and development risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

• EIT certification required; actively working toward P.E. licensure preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in civil engineering with exposure to land development, site design, grading, drainage, stormwater, or utility-scale solar projects.

• Experience supporting renewable energy development or M&A technical review preferred.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D required.

• Experience reviewing geotechnical reports and foundation design considerations.

• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as L-Pile preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in fast-paced development environments with cross-functional stakeholders.

This position may be based in Arlington, VA or remote within the Mid-Atlantic region. Candidates must be able to work on Eastern Time. Travel may be required throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region (up to 25%).