Senior-Level Site Civil Engineer

POWER Engineers is seeking a senior-level Site Civil Engineer to join our team supporting the electrical utility and renewable energy service areas. Our department specializes in high-performing projects with a focus on the future. Our goal is to deliver excellent projects together with a positive experience for our clients and our communities alike.

This position will report to the Rocky Mount, Virginia location with the ability to work remotely. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.

Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

You’ll be asked to support grading and drainage/stormwater management design for new and existing electrical utility sites, renewable energy sites (solar, wind, battery storage), and access road design, permitting, and construction support.

Prepare and review engineering deliverables in support of civil/site engineering projects:

AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Stormwater management calculations, design, and modeling

Floodplain modeling and analysis

Site layout, grading, drainage designs, and drawings

Bill of materials

Construction specifications

Perform detailed engineering reviews of the work submitted by others

Provide mentorship and guidance to others.

Coordinate regularly with the Project Engineer/Manager to ensure project scope, budget, and quality expectations are met

Required Education/Experience

BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) degree from an accredited university

Professional Engineer License

Experience in site design for utilities, industrial facilities, municipal infrastructure, storm drainage and stormwater management design, site grading, roadway and utility design, sanitary sewer design and analysis, construction specification development and development of construction bid packages

AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation experience

Eight (8) + years of experience in civil site/design as outlined above

The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel

Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite

Candidate is legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

Stormwater management and hydraulic modeling software (Autodesk SSA, SWMM, HEC-RAS, etc.) experience in drainage, detention, and stormwater conveyance

Electric utility substation design experience is a plus

Managerial and leadership skills a plus

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You'll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you'll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

Maternity and Paternity Leave

New Dads and Moms Benefit program

Fertility Benefits

Gender affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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