Senior Civil Engineer - Solar & Renewable Major Projects

Job Description

Provides professional civil engineering services and support in the planning, design, construction, and analysis of renewable generation facilities. Provides technical leadership to department management and resource development staff, providing expertise to broadly stated technical problems in the specialized field of renewables development. Serves as the team’s civil SME for all renewables projects in the portfolio. Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. Reviews design and documentation to ensure compliance with PSE design criteria and standards. Coordinates with project stakeholders to identify and implement necessary project features. Ensures that civil engineering considerations are properly incorporated into project designs. Assignments may involve a substantial degree of complexity, with many interrelated elements, requiring considerations not previously encountered. Solutions provided by the Principal Engineer may involve unconventional or advanced problem-solving techniques. Supports the continued development of PSE’s engineering workforce by sharing knowledge with others and mentoring less senior engineers.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares complex engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations, due diligence, and studies utilizing specialized analytical skills.
• Manages technical issues for new generation resource acquisition and development, from early-stage feasibility analyses through construction.
• Provides review of technical exhibits, equipment supply agreements, engineering/procurement/construction agreements, performance standards, power purchase agreements, and other technical documents.
• Leads multiple critical and/or complex projects, including research, design, equipment specification and evaluation, and development of internal standards and procedures.
• Communicates solutions to personnel possessing a wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds, including in public forums in both verbal and written forms.
• Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
• Identifies potential areas of weakness with team’s work, and initiates corrective action.
• Documents and shares work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE’s engineering workforce.
• Provides technical leadership to others in the department and throughout the company.
• Ensures that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment and stakeholders.
• Maintains knowledge of industry developments and best practices and their application at PSE to further business objectives.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of engineers, project managers, and others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants). 
• Develops and executes department strategy to support overall business objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field. A PE license may qualify in lieu of a degree.
• Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after eight (8) or more years practice as a degreed engineer). Years of acquired experience is provided as a guide and alone does not constitute readiness for job level as individual’s skill acquisition rates can vary significantly.
• Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years’ experience in the planning, design and construction of utility-scale solar projects is highly preferred.
• Onsite field experience in the construction of utility-scale solar projects.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and equipment utilized in the design and construction of solar and other renewable facilities.
• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
• Possession of a Professional Engineering License.
• Experience in technical management of complex, multimillion-dollar engineering projects.

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