Energy Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer, Civil
About The Position
The Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer, Civil, works with the Engineering Services team within Moss’s Energy division. The role ensures that digital files and drawings align across disciplines, reviews drawings and other digital design files from multiple engineers, and supports cross-functional problem-solving. The position works on utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, owning portions of the project lifecycle from design through construction support and providing technical support to field teams. The Senior-level Project Engineer also mentors and supports junior Engineering Team members. The role is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and requires comfort with traveling nationally for site visits and construction-team support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical field, or a related discipline; a degree in civil and environmental engineering is preferred.
- 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 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 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 organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Comfort with national travel for site visits and construction support.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of QGIS or other GIS software.
- Civil and environmental engineering degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review drawings from multiple engineers and other digital design files, ensuring alignment across disciplines.
- Understand utility-scale solar project designs, including civil and structural plans and equipment layouts.
- Review scopes of work and analyze the design implications of different 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 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 factors.
- Collaborate with field teams to develop earthwork and foundation plans that meet design requirements and site-specific constraints.
- Provide technical guidance on geotechnical and hydrological matters and address construction-phase challenges.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to assess soil conditions and verify compliance with project specifications.
- Stay informed about industry trends, advancements, and applicable regulations.
- Collaborate with team members to align project objectives and integrate geotechnical and hydrological considerations.
- For the Senior-level role, mentor and support junior Engineering Team members.
- Travel across the country for site visits and technical support to construction teams.
- Support field teams with technical requests.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
