Civil Development Engineer (7+ years experience)

Intersect

119d • $182,000 - $195,000

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Development Engineering team, you’ll provide civil and structural guidance that turns early concepts into buildable, code‑compliant designs for grid‑scale solar, storage, and compute‑adjacent data center sites. You’ll set clear design criteria, optimize layouts for land and cost efficiency, and coordinate technical diligence so projects move from site control through Issued for Construction (IFC) with fewer surprises. You’ll work as an individual contributor while partnering closely with Development, Real Estate, Permitting, Construction, Finance, and external A/E consultants, EPC partners and general contractors. Your work ensures safe, timely, and cost‑effective delivery.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent experience that prepares you to guide complex site designs.
• 7+ years of technical civil/structural design experience, including 2+ years leading multidisciplinary design processes for utility‑scale renewable projects.
• Strong command of design development, construction methods, relevant codes and standards, and safety fundamentals for large‑scale site work.
• Ability to balance design, production, cost, schedule, and land‑use considerations; and to clearly explain tradeoffs to diverse audiences.
• Proven project management skills with the judgment to prioritize across multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D; familiarity with project tools such as Procore and MS Project (or similar).
• Collaborative communicator who builds trust with internal teams, EPCs, consultants, AHJs, and landowners.
• A growth mindset, curiosity to learn, willingness to mentor peers and drive to improve playbooks and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Hands‑on experience with grading, stormwater management, erosion control, and SWPPP preparation.
• Experience taking projects from early site diligence through construction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams, hyperscalers, external consultants, and AHJs to define and develop civil and structural design criteria aligned with project goals and regulatory requirements.
• Provide civil engineering direction and oversight for data center–adjacent renewable facilities, coordinating closely with A/E consultants and general contractors.
• Support project development from concept to completion, identifying and mitigating design, budget, and schedule risks with a civil‑engineering focus.
• Translate commercial, permitting, and site constraints into clear engineering guidance and decision‑ready documentation.
• Optimize civil site layouts for efficient land use, considering equipment selection, topography, environmental constraints, and permitting requirements.
• Balance constructability, cost, and schedule while iterating designs to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
• Manage and coordinate site technical diligence, including hydrology, geotechnical, and transportation studies.
• Procure boundary/topographic surveys and crossing/encroachment matrices; coordinate crossing locations with utilities, landowners, and other stakeholders.
• Lead engineering consultants and general contractors through constraint mapping, civil and structural design, value engineering, and design reviews.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, industry standards, and project specifications, maintaining clear, review‑ready documentation.
• Work closely with Wind, PV, BESS, Data Center, and High‑Voltage engineering teams to resolve interfaces and deliver integrated designs.
• Assist in obtaining development and construction permits, ensuring compliance with local regulations and expediting approvals.
• Support value engineering and prepare civil/structural scope and contract exhibits, ensuring cost‑effective solutions aligned with project specifications.

Benefits

• Compensation: USD$182,000 to USD$195,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus).
• Health & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision.
• Unlimited PTO, plus two company‑wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year).
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot.
• Free access to Ginger coaching and counseling, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation.
• 3% non‑elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP.
• $150 monthly food stipend, pet insurance allowance, and full home office setup.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree