Civil Design Engineer

SOLV Energy • San Diego, CA

1d • $92,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary: The Civil Design Engineer will be responsible for producing in-house civil designs. This role is hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Job Description: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification or on track to obtain it.
• Demonstrated proficiency in civil design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, PVsyst, or similar).
• Basic understanding of civil engineering principles, including hydrology, grading, and stormwater management.
• Basic knowledge of applicable building codes, engineering principles, and industry best practices
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Commitment to safety
• Strong sense of urgency

Responsibilities

• Civil Design Support Assist senior engineers in preparing site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management plans, erosion control plans, and other civil engineering design elements for utility-scale solar projects.
• Conduct site due diligence research, analyze topographic data, and perform basic engineering calculations to support design development.
• The primary focus will be developing 30% designs to service as the basis for our business development and estimating efforts.
• CAD Drafting Create and modify detailed civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software.
• Code and Regulatory Research Research and stay current on local, state, and federal civil engineering and solar development regulations.
• Project Collaboration Participate in design reviews and collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines and project teams.
• Documentation and Reporting Assist in the preparation of technical reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Maintenance of accurate project documentation, including design revision/iteration history.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level