Energy Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer, Civil

Moss & Associates (Construction)•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer, Civil, works with the Engineering Services team in Moss’s Energy division. The role helps ensure digital files and drawings are aligned across disciplines, solves cross-functional design problems, and reviews drawings and other digital design files from multiple engineers. The position supports utility-scale solar and battery storage projects throughout the project lifecycle, from design through construction support, and provides technical assistance to project and field teams. The role is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and includes travel across the country for site visits and construction-team support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical field, or a related discipline.
Solar or renewable energy experience is required.
For Project Engineer: 0–1+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in the solar construction industry or in direct engineering management on solar construction projects.
For Senior Project Engineer: 2+ years of experience as a Senior Project Engineer in the solar construction industry or in direct engineering management on solar construction projects.
Knowledge of electrical design, materials, and construction methods in power systems.
Ability to work across multiple systems and manage design documentation.
Familiarity with CAD workflows and construction standards.
Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Excel.
Good communication and presentation skills, including the ability to organize and present complex technical information effectively in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong organization and ability to multitask across multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

A degree in civil and environmental engineering is preferred.
Knowledge of QGIS or other GIS software.
Direct and relevant experience with current solar and battery storage equipment, including solar panels, inverters/transformers, racking systems, and battery systems.
Knowledge of utility-scale solar project designs, including civil and structural plans and equipment layouts.
Knows how to have fun.

Responsibilities

Review utility-scale solar project designs, including civil and structural plans and equipment layouts.
Review scope-of-work documents and analyze the design implications of project requirements.
Own portions of the project lifecycle, from design through construction support.
Analyze geotechnical and hydrology reports to evaluate site conditions, soil composition, drainage patterns, and other construction factors.
Estimate on-site grading and earthwork volumes using Civil 3D, survey data, and engineering drawings.
Estimate volumes for stormwater retention features such as ponds and basins, considering project specifications, regulations, and environmental considerations.
Collaborate with field teams on earthwork and foundation plans, ensuring alignment with design requirements and site-specific constraints.
Provide technical guidance on geotechnical and hydrological matters and address challenges arising during construction.
Conduct site visits and inspections to assess soil conditions and verify compliance with project specifications.
Stay current on industry trends, advancements, and regulations to support continuous improvement and compliance.
Collaborate with team members to align project objectives and integrate geotechnical and hydrological considerations.
For the senior-level role, mentor and support junior members of the Engineering Team.
Travel across the country for site visits and to provide technical support to construction teams.
Support field teams with technical requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.