Civil Engineer, Prin.

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC•Hoover, AL

About The Position

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to serve as a senior technical authority and strategic leader for civil engineering across EPC power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, substation, transmission, and industrial infrastructure projects. The position provides company-wide technical leadership, develops engineering standards and best practices, and advises on complex engineering challenges, project execution strategies, and client engagements. The role also mentors engineering teams, supports business development, and promotes technical excellence. The Principal Civil Engineer leads and oversees civil engineering design, reviews and approves major deliverables and advanced engineering calculations, and ensures designs meet client, industry, and regulatory requirements. The role supports projects through conceptual studies, feasibility assessments, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and advising on risks, execution strategies, and resource planning. It also includes client engagement, proposal and pursuit support, staff development, regulatory coordination, and representing the company in relevant industry forums. The role requires periodic travel for site visits, field verification, project support, client meetings, business development, and field reviews. Site work may take place in active industrial and construction environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
Significant experience leading civil engineering efforts on large EPC, power generation, renewable energy, transmission, substation, utility, or industrial infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated success as a technical leader on complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs.
Ability to travel periodically for site visits, field verification, and project activities.
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, GIS platforms, hydrology and hydraulic modeling software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Extensive experience in site development design, stormwater management systems, utility infrastructure, industrial facility design, foundation design coordination, construction support, and field engineering.
Expert knowledge of civil engineering codes and standards, stormwater regulations, environmental permitting requirements, utility design practices, EPC project execution methodologies, construction practices, and constructability principles.
Exceptional technical leadership and decision-making abilities.
Strong strategic planning and organizational development skills.
Proven ability to lead large engineering teams and influence project outcomes.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong mentoring and talent development capabilities.
Ability to balance technical detail with executive-level business objectives.
Commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and conduct site visits and field assessments in active industrial and construction environments.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MicroStation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal technical authority for civil engineering across company projects.
Establish, maintain, and improve civil engineering standards, specifications, procedures, and best practices.
Provide expert guidance on technical issues, design challenges, and constructability concerns.
Lead technical reviews and provide final approval of major civil engineering deliverables.
Drive innovation, engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and engineering quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
Lead and oversee civil engineering design for power generation, renewable energy, BESS, transmission, substation, industrial and process facilities, and data center infrastructure projects.
Direct development and review of site grading, stormwater management, drainage, erosion and sediment control, roadways, site access, underground utilities, equipment foundations, retaining structures, and heavy industrial site development packages.
Review and approve engineering calculations related to hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater runoff and detention, earthwork and grading, foundation design coordination, utility infrastructure, and site stabilization.
Ensure designs meet client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide senior-level support during conceptual studies, feasibility assessments, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Advise project managers and engineering leadership on technical risks, execution strategies, and resource planning.
Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and environmental teams.
Participate in major project reviews, risk assessments, constructability evaluations, and project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and scope development.
Advise clients and participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and executive-level discussions.
Support business development, proposal development, project pursuits, interviews, and proposal evaluations; help identify new service offerings and market opportunities.
Mentor and develop civil engineers, senior civil engineers, project leads, and engineering managers.
Support recruiting, training, succession planning, technical training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Promote collaboration, safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client-specific requirements and oversee permitting support and regulatory coordination.
Stay current with industry codes, standards, technologies, and best practices, and represent the company in professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees as appropriate.