What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil/Structural Design Engineer I position at CSI Electrical Contractors?
About the Role:
The Civil/Structural Design Engineer will be responsible for facility level design and analysis of solar & BESS energy facilities along with review and revision of commercial and utility plan sets for photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Storage (BESS) system installation and site survey sketches. Plan sets include site plans, geotechnical reports, site surveys, erosion control, environmental impacts, foundation layouts, BOMs, structural details, material take-offs, and equipment specifications.
They will work closely with customers and other engineering and design team members and contractors to coordinate the overall design packages and requirements and then help transition the designs to the field where they will ensure the successful construction and energization of the project.
Techincal Responsibilities
- Technical responsibility for organizing, reviewing, interpreting, researching, executing, coordination, and commenting on project pursuit and design packages by working closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall design packages.
- Is responsible for all aspects of the design including grading, structure design verification, plan & profile drawings, foundation design, material & construction specifications, and all associated calculations.
The analysis of solar & BESS energy projects involves working across a range of responsibilities, including:
- Civil/Structural plant design understanding of power and distribution systems (Low, Medium and High Voltage) in order to provide reviews & comments.
- Analysis of applicable studies, including topography surveys, geotechnical reports, Alta Surveys, environmental impact surveys, corrosion analysis, hydrology reports, etc.
- Design development & optimization, field construction and installation means & methods
- Developing/contributing detailed design concepts for solar PV and BESS system design
- Provide long term detailed design, optimization, and constructability support
- Develop, update and use civil/structural engineering calculation tools to size equipment and material based on project requirements.
- Independent engineering report writing and evaluation
- Reviews of commercial agreements including Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Interconnection Agreements, Service Contracts, Facility Studies
The engineer will work alongside the Business Development, Estimating, and Engineering teams to create preliminary site layouts and landscape plans for project proposals. The engineer will also provide technical support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction.
This position requires strong knowledge of civil/structural systems sizing at all levels, experience with Utility and/or Commercial scale renewable EPC projects, independent engineering and nuances of design, and analysis of operational project data and performance.
Requirements
- Competency with civil/structural system sizing at all levels
- Experience with Utility and/or Commercial scale renewable EPC projects
- Independent engineering and nuances of design
- Analysis of operational project data and performance
This role requires the ability to apply engineering theories and principles to review and evaluate civil/structural drawings to determine if the design meets the contractual requirements, construction best practices and budget.
The ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of the principles of Project Management and be proficient in MS Office Suite of products, AutoCAD 2D, Blue Beam, L-pile, Google Earth, Risa and other web-based software applications.
Frequently works outdoors on uneven surfaces and may travel up to 30%. When in the field, may work in varying weather conditions: hot, cold, and wet conditions. May occasionally work in areas with hazardous chemicals.
