Principal Civil Engineer

Job Description

The civil principal engineer – renewable development will provide highly technical engineering services and direct the work of others for the planning, design, and construction of renewable energy projects. Assignments will frequently include all project phases including overseeing and guiding staff in project development and design, resolution of complex engineering problems, design, engineering specifications, scheduling, project accounting (budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and cost control), materials procurement and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

- Provide advanced engineering services for the estimating, planning, design, and construction of renewable energy projects

- Responsibilities include system planning, design specifications, maps and drawings, materials procurement, contract preparation, project management and project accounting (budgeting, estimating, forecasting)

- Conduct advanced engineering studies and complex investigations; prepare oral and written reports of results and recommendations

- Provide advanced engineering assistance to other departments; facilitate internal training classes for engineers and specialists; responsibilities may include developing presentations for senior management and professional/industry groups, authoring technical papers for publication by professional/industry organizations, chairing company committees/task groups, and participating in industry standards committees and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

- Keep informed of industry issues/technical trends and recommend and implement changes to benefit BHE Renewables' business

- Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques

- Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable development and construction of projects

- Evaluate, select and apply advanced engineering techniques, criteria and procedures; use judgment in making adaptations and modifications

- Recognize, investigate and solve complex and non-reoccurring problems relating to BHER’s project development and construction

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts

- Provide timely feedback and information sharing

- Exhibit good listening skills and ask questions to improve understanding

- Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training

- Set high standards of performance for self and others

- Give extra effort to achieve results

- Take a positive approach to work assignments, displaying a high degree of honesty and integrity

- Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information

- Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company

- Provide advanced engineering services for the estimating, planning, design, and construction of renewable energy projects

- Responsibilities include system planning, design specifications, maps and drawings, materials procurement, contract preparation, project management and project accounting (budgeting, estimating, forecasting)

- Conduct advanced engineering studies and complex investigations; prepare oral and written reports of results and recommendations

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution

- 15 years of industry experience as a practicing engineer with experience performing highly technical work of a specialist nature without a professional engineering license or 10 years of experience with a professional engineering license

- Advanced project management skills

- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills

- Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities

- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently

About Us

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About the Team

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.