Principal Engineer, Civil at Applied High Voltage, LLC

United States

<p>Signal Energy&rsquo;s Principal Engineer, Civil / Structural will serve as the subject matter expert and primary technical lead for Signal Energy&rsquo;s PV and BESS civil and structural engineering efforts.&nbsp; Additionally, this role is accountable for developing and implementing civil/structural design standards and processes, growing, mentoring and managing the civil/structural design team and collaborating across disciplines to ensure our construction teams have constructable designs on time and in full compliance with client and regulatory requirements.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Reports to: Director of Engineering</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location/Travel: </strong>Remote or Chattanooga, TN; periodic travel for client meetings, project site visits, and industry events</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Oversee all civil/structural engineering efforts to ensure deliverables are submitted on time, comply with client and regulatory requirements, meet quality standards, and align with budget and constructability expectations</li> <li>Conduct and review civil/structural engineering designs and studies to develop deliverables and act as Engineer of Record for one or more projects simultaneously</li> <li>Lead, manage, and mentor the civil/structural design team on the technical delivery of PV and BESS projects</li> <li>Develop, implement and continuously improve a robust set of design standards, templates and best practices</li> <li>Recruit and mentor civil/structural engineering team members that embody Signal Energy&rsquo;s Core Principles</li> <li>Champion innovation and creativity in design tools, processes and plant technology to keep Signal Energy an industry leader in PV and BESS engineering, procurement and construction</li> <li>Maintain knowledge of current and pending industry codes and standards; incorporate same into design tools and processes</li> <li>Interface with clients and other stakeholders to optimize project design and value; be the go-to expert for technical solutions</li> <li>Support pursuits with input on conceptual designs and engineering budgets</li> <li>Support Operations through resolution of RFIs, field changes and other design-related issues, including technical evaluations of any proposed changes to project design requirements, material specifications or means and methods</li> <li>Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of electrical and high voltage design packages</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Attributes and Competencies</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Technical expertise in Civil/Structural Engineering, including the preparation and assembling of plans, studies, calculations and specifications.</li> <li>Effective leader focused on developing and empowering team but willing to get &ldquo;in the trenches&rdquo; when necessary to meet objectives</li> <li>Highly organized, with ability to prioritize and track multiple, concurrent, high impact activities</li> <li>Driven by desire to continuously improve processes, tools and technology</li> <li>Operate with positivity and enthusiasm, especially in high-stress situations</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Creative problem solver with the ability to balance tactical and strategic decisions</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Structural or related Engineering</li> <li>10+ years of civil and/or structural design and engineering, including 5+ years in PV or BESS</li> <li>Professional Engineer license (one or more US states)</li> <li>Experience leading a team of engineers and designers</li> <li>Knowledge of AISC, ASCE, ANSI, ASTM and other applicable codes and standards</li> <li>Proficiency in applicable engineering software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, L-Pile, and relevant civil and structural analysis software preferred</li> <li>EPC experience preferred</li> </ul> <p>Signal Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.</p>