Engineering jobs in Houston, TX

About the role

This position reports to the Director of Civil Engineering. This role requires strong technical expertise, cross‑functional collaboration, and experience with utility scale renewable energy civil plant design and construction, as well as the ability to manage complex and time sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment. The position leads technical scope development and design reviews, and supports site feasibility, permitting, preliminary design, detailed engineering, and construction execution for solar, wind and BESS facilities, including balance-of-plant (BOP) civil scope.

What you'll bring

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, studies, and other common specifications.
• Deep understanding of stormwater management, erosion & sediment control, hydrology modeling and studies, scour analysis, large-scale grading analyses, civil road and drainage design, crane pad and crane walk designs, transportation and delivery plans, flood zone review, wetlands review, geotechnical methods and reports, and general civil engineering design and best practices.
• Ability to research local/ state requirements as it pertains to civil design.
• Deep understanding of the lifecycle of renewable energy projects, key risks, and multi-disciplinary engineering touchpoints/ impacts.
• Familiarity with utility-scale PV construction sequencing, environmental permitting for renewable projects, and interconnection and substation site considerations.
• Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects, including interaction with outside vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• String technical judgment and problem-solving ability.
• Collaborative mindset with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor of Science from an accredited university in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure required.

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