Civil Engineer

Blue Ridge Power is a clean infrastructure construction company for projects across the United States. The company brings integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of clients looking for a turnkey solution for solar and solar + storage projects. Blue Ridge Power currently oversees more than 1 GW of operational assets and has 1.3 GW under construction, with 4.8 GW in the pipeline for construction in 2022 - 24. For more information, visit blueridgepower.com.
Blue Ridge Power is seeking a Civil Engineer to assist BRP's civil design engineering department. The Civil Engineer will impact the overall company success, engineering practices, and implementation. This role focuses primarily on the production of civil site construction documents, calculations, and the acquisition of permits. The candidate must have a distinguished record of Civil Engineering site design and project success. Must have relevant industry experience for consideration.
WhatYou'llDo

• Investigate local, state, and federal regulatory requirements to ensure project compliance.
• Perform civil site development tasks including due diligence, design, permitting, and construction site visits when relevant.
• Prepare construction documents, SWPPPs, supporting calculations, and permitting applications packages.
• Create engineering tools and templates.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare site, stormwater, grading, erosion control plans, and earthwork calculations.
• Coordinate/Interface with engineering, finance, construction to ensure effective development of solar projects.
• Develop HEC-RAS 2D hydraulic models.
• Self-review of deliverables for quality control.
• Work with the development team to problem solve around various development issues.

Must-Haves

• Active PE Certification
• A minimum of four (4) years' experience working as civil design engineer.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• In-depth knowledge of site design principles, grading, erosion control, and stormwater management.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Availability to perform occasional construction site visits when relevant.
• Strong ability to build and maintain good relationships and work within a team environment in a friendly, professional, and collaborative manner.
• Highly resourceful in an organizational environment with proven ability to timely achieve goals that require substantial coordination with internal and external team members.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and effectively manage competing deadlines.
• A desire to work in a project-oriented environment where workflow and tight deadlines may occur.
• Self-starter and tenacious.
• Proven ability to thrive with minimal oversight while timely reporting on progress and completing tasks without prompting.
• Exceptional personal organizational skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and personal responsibility for work.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and research skills.
• Exceptional ability to solve multi-factor problems with various unknowns applying a rigorous, data-driven analytical framework.
• Solid written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to distill complex, multi-factor problems into clear, actionable deliverables.
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and make corrective changes.

Nice-to-Haves

• Proficiency in ProCore
• Proficiency in HEC-RAS
• Proficiency in Hydro CAD
• Proficiency in GIS software
• Proficient with Teams
• Experience with solar project development

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related technology degree.
• Active PE Certification

Working Environment and Physical Demand

• 10% travel may be required (occasional construction site visits).
• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer, for extended periods of time.

Blue Ridge Power believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, training, and development, giving back to the community, remote work options, dog-friendly offices, and much more. Blue Ridge Power is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Blue Ridge Power does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.