Civil Engineer

20 hours, 57 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Project and Program Management
Nevados

Nevados

Nevados specializes in providing an advanced solar tracking system that adapts to various terrains, significantly reducing site grading costs and environmental impact for solar energy projects.

Renewable Electricity
11-50
Founded 2014

Description

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of a topography-aware platform that uses GIS data and geospatial analysis to optimize solar project site selection, design, and construction.
  • Serve as the source of truth for civil design decisions for the product and projects, especially final post location and install height.
  • Process and review topography and flood depth data in Civil 3D.
  • Perform post-to-post slope analysis to determine the correct product for each post.
  • Perform grading analyses in Civil 3D to support civil quantity estimates for construction financial modeling.
  • Perform water surface analyses in Civil 3D to confirm minimum freeboard requirements are met.
  • Provide technical expertise during construction, including oversight of civil engineering work, quality control, and resolution of on-site issues.
  • Perform value engineering to reduce project costs while identifying and mitigating site-condition risks.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation for design, development, and construction activities.
  • Collaborate with engineers to update product configurations, drafting standards, and potential automation procedures.
  • Determine optimal foundation locations for solar panel arrays based on soil stability, scour, load-bearing capacity, and geological conditions.
  • Support construction by managing RFIs and submittals.
  • Supervise and coordinate with third-party vendors.
  • Communicate and collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Contribute to product development and deepen product understanding to improve the platform and product line.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Civil Engineer, preferably in utility-scale solar tracker projects or similar renewable energy systems.
  • Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles with a focus on solar tracker design.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS software, and SolidWorks.
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, MATLAB, and AI tools.
  • Familiarity with topography analysis, hydrology analysis, and value engineering.
  • Excellent project management skills, including task prioritization, resource management, and risk mitigation.
  • In-depth knowledge of solar development, site design principles, grading, erosion control, and stormwater management.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time for off-sites, conferences, trade shows, site visits, and other events as needed.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Bonus and commission opportunities, if applicable to the role.
  • Stock options commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and eligible dependents.
  • Life insurance, long-term disability, and voluntary life coverage.
  • 401(k) participation.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Generous sick leave and paid company holidays.

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