Civil Design Engineer

Summary

Summit Ridge Energy (“SRE”) is seeking a Civil Engineer to join us and develop our civil and general engineering capabilities in the solar industry. The candidate will become proficient in determining site suitability and feasibility for solar photovoltaic projects by obtaining and comprehending site specific factors such as topography, ecology/wetlands, soils, geology, property rights, and other environmental factors for each project site. Additionally, the candidate will work alongside electrical, structural and design engineers to round out their skill set and better understand the entire design. Starter training, instruction manuals, and staff guidance will be provided.

Summit Ridge Energy is the nation’s leading commercial solar power company. By merging financial innovation and unmatched execution, we deliver reliable, locally generated energy that reduces reliance on foreign energy and contributes to a more resilient and secure electric grid. Summit Ridge is driving a future where solar power generation strengthens local economies and ensures energy independence for businesses and communities across America.

- Assist with the review of site characteristics to determine suitability and feasibility of a solar and energy storage facility including assessing the topography, slopes, land cover/condition, and other geographic constraints;

- Prepare civil engineering drawing sets using the Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D software;

- Use software simulations to estimate solar energy generation potential;

- Use software simulations to model stormwater runoff to comply with local and state stormwater management requirements;

- Write flood reports to document outcomes from review for dissemination;

- Perform Hydraulic/Hydrologic assessments of catchment areas to determine base flood elevations and design parameters for culverts using HECRAS and Civil 3D software;

- Design culverts/stream crossings, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control measures, proposed grading, earthwork takeoffs, and site layout for solar and energy storage projects;

- Design conceptual as well as detailed site plans and single line diagrams;

- Assist the Civil SME with the training of the larger non civil engineering team.

Required Skills/Competencies

- 4-year B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited institution.

- Engineering in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain one preferred;

- General understanding of the land development process;

- One to three years of relevant work experience.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Functional knowledge of Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, and Excel;

- Strong problem solving and creative skills with an ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis

- Ability to embrace innovation and change, and belief that there is always room for improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Summit Ridge Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

SRE provides a workplace free from recognized hazards and complies with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH Act.

: This job typically operates in a professional office environment. In the office, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets, and teleconferencing software.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.