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Senior Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy

DLR Group


Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 115000 - 150000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Civil Engineer Renewable Energy

DLR Groupis an integrated design firm with a promise to elevatethehumanexperience through Engineering team is seeking a Senior Civil Engineerto lead a civil engineering practice.

Locations: Denver CO

Position Summary

As a Civil Engineer you will be responsible for working in a dynamic and multidisciplinary design team to produce civil engineering designs on a variety of projects forutility-scale ground-mounted solar BESS utility peaking plants mission critical and data centersmicrogridsmixed-use commercial educational sports hospitality and municipal buildings of all sizes and complexities along with other site development opportunities.

If you are a collaborative designer with a strategicmindsetthis is the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as suchyoullenjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

The Successful Candidate Will:

  • Collaborate with architects other engineers and clients as part of our integrated design process.
  • Designcoordinateand prepare site development documentsutilizingAutodesks Civil 3D software throughout project development on a wide variety of projects. Documentation will include site layouts horizontal and vertical control grading and drainage storm sewer and stormwater management design paving site utilities and associated civil engineering design deliverables.
  • Perform complex assignments using best judgment in the evaluationselectionand implementation of civil engineering techniques.
  • Independently perform civil calculations including code research.
  • Prepare detailed engineering reportsnarrativesandjurisdictionpermitting applications.
  • Write and review specifications.
  • Review shop drawings and other construction related correspondence.
  • Conduct site visits as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • 8 years of civil engineering experience with emphasis on site developmentrelated toenergy projectsbuildings utility infrastructure mission critical or large-scale development projects.
  • Experience working within an A/E consulting environmentor Civil Engineering design firm.
  • Proficiencyin Autodesk Civil 3D.
  • Strong understanding of grading drainage stormwater management and utility design.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary infrastructure projectsand leading a teamof Civil Engineers.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines.
  • Understanding ofpermitting and regulatory requirements associated with infrastructure development.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting renewable energy solar battery energy storage transmission distribution or utility infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with data center site development and mission critical facilities.
  • Working knowledge ofHydraflow HEC-RAS Storm and Sanitary Sewer Analysis or similar civil engineering software.
  • Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and power delivery infrastructure.
  • Experience with GIS and ArcGIS applications.
  • Knowledge of sustainable site design resiliency planning and low-impact development strategies.
  • Experience leading teams of engineers and designers on large complex infrastructure projects.
  • Experience working directly with electric utilities independent power producers or hyperscale data center clients.

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical dental vision disability wellness programs flex spending paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan employee stock ownership and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location experience and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:

Pay Range

$115000 - $150000 USD

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture engineering interiors planning and building optimization for new builds renovations and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration open information sharing shared risk and reward value-based decision making and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge the ME2040 and the SE2050 and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values commitment creativity environmental stewardship fun integrity ownership sharing teamwork we elevate the human experience through design together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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DLR Group is a global, integrated design firm with a core practice in architecture, engineering, interiors, and planning.

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