Associate Civil Engineer, Preconstruction

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Essential duties and responsibilities

Develop and refine preliminary civil design models for solar and BESS sites supporting site constraints grading drainage access roads and site layouts using Civil 3D or equivalent design tools.

Assist in preparing concept-level design drawings figures and visualizations for estimating and proposal packages.

Conduct basic quantities takeoffs (cut/fill roadway lengths stormwater basins etc.) to inform cost models and identify constructability challenges early.

Evaluate site topography and subsurface conditions to determine feasibility grading strategy and limits of disturbance.

Support civil design input for RFP responses including conceptual design approaches technical clarifications and schedule alignment with EPC proposal teams.

Collaborate with estimating engineering and business development teams to clearly communicate site design assumptions design risks and mitigation strategies.

Participate in early interdisciplinary coordination with electrical designers structural engineers environmental and permitting staff to develop cohesive and realistic project footprints.

Support evaluation of land constraints (wetlands drainage patterns slopes buffers access) and recommend layout modifications that minimize risk or construction cost.

Incorporate lessons learned from construction and detailed design teams into preconstruction design workflows for continuous improvement.

Perform drafting data management and documentation updates for project design libraries and internal bid databases.

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Attributes and competencies

Strong foundational knowledge of civil site design earthwork and drainage principles with an interest in renewable energy and large-scale infrastructure.

Proficiency or familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D with ability to generate site constraints grading surfaces profiles and basic stormwater elements.

Awareness of stormwater management erosion control and hydrologic modeling best practices.

Collaborative communicative and detail-oriented able to translate design data into clear deliverables that support estimating and proposal decisions.

Comfortable balancing multiple pursuits and managing deadlines in a highly dynamic fast-paced preconstruction environment.

Eager to learn EPC workflows cost drivers and construction considerations to improve design precision and project success.

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Education and experience

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.

03 years of experience in civil site design or related engineering fields; prior exposure to solar renewable energy or infrastructure projects beneficial but not required.

Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or eligibility preferred.

Experience or coursework in land development grading hydrology or design software tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D HydroCAD or similar) advantageous.

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Work environment and location

Role based in Houston TX or Chattanooga TN preferred to enable integrated collaboration with Signal Energys engineering and estimating teams.

Remote work options available within the U.S. for qualified candidates with occasional travel (up to 10%) to project sites or offices for design reviews.

Work performed primarily in an office setting with limited field exposure as needed during active project development.

Required Experience:

Essential duties and responsibilities Develop and refine preliminary civil design models for solar and BESS sites supporting site constraints grading drainage access roads and site layouts using Civil 3D or equivalent design tools. Assist in preparing concept-level design drawings figures and visual...