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Civil Engineer

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Role Overview

A growing renewable energy company is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the design, engineering, execution, and optimization of utility-scale renewable energy projects across North America.

This role is highly technical and execution-driven, supporting projects from early-stage development through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operations. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, construction personnel, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure projects are technically optimized, constructible, and delivered according to schedule and budget.

The position will focus on utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Coordination & Project Support

• Coordinate and manage engineering consultants to ensure timely, accurate, and complete deliverables
• Support engineering scope evaluations and determine appropriate self-perform versus subcontracted activities

Coordinate with:

• Engineering consultants
• Construction teams
• Suppliers
• Subcontractors
• Project stakeholders
• Support project execution strategies and technical risk assessments throughout development and construction phases

1. Civil Design & Engineering

• Review and support detailed civil and structural design activities for:
• Utility-scale solar PV facilities
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Site infrastructure and access roads
• Drainage and stormwater systems

Review:

• Civil drawings and specifications
• Engineering calculations
• Stormwater management designs
• Hydrologic and hydraulic studies
• Environmental compliance requirements
• Geotechnical reports and foundation recommendations
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors to ensure design optimization, constructability, and compliance

1. Site Analysis & Technical Evaluation

• Review project geotechnical investigations and piling studies
• Assist with foundation selection, pile design considerations, tracker configuration, and site optimization
• Perform and/or oversee:
• Cut and fill analysis
• Earthwork optimization
• Material take-offs
• Technical evaluations supporting project planning and execution
• Support technical assessments during development, bidding, and construction phases

1. Procurement & Contractor Support

• Review and validate:
• Material take-offs
• Procurement requirements
• Shop drawings
• Supplier documentation
• Support subcontractor and supplier bid evaluations
• Participate in contractor qualification, vendor management, and technical review processes
• Assist with maintaining approved supplier and subcontractor networks

1. Construction & Field Support

• Provide engineering support during construction activities
• Conduct site visits and inspections, including:
• Environmental compliance reviews
• Erosion and sediment control inspections
• Survey coordination
• Piling coordination
• Installation quality assurance
• Review RFIs, technical submittals, and field design changes
• Coordinate with field teams and contractors to resolve technical issues efficiently

1. Quality Control & Project Documentation

Prepare and manage:

• Submittals
• Transmittals
• RFIs
• Project documentation
• Develop and implement:
• Quality control procedures
• Inspection processes
• Commissioning support documentation
• Installation manuals and site reporting processes
• Ensure project records remain organized and accessible

1. Estimating, Proposals & Continuous Improvement

• Review RFPs and provide technical input related to:
• Civil engineering
• Structural considerations
• Constructability
• Cost evaluations
• Develop:
• Material take-offs
• Cost estimates
• Supplier quotations
• Support proposal development activities
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering designs, reporting processes, and project execution

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline
• Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
• Minimum 4–7 years of experience in:
• Civil engineering
• Renewable energy projects
• Infrastructure development
• Engineering and construction environments

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in:
• Civil site design
• Earthworks and grading
• Foundation and piling systems
• Construction support and field coordination
• Stormwater management
• Site development and infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with:
• Solar PV systems
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Surveying equipment and methodologies
• CAD software
• Engineering analysis tools
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of Canadian and U.S. engineering standards, permitting requirements, and construction practices

Commercial Mindset

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable balancing engineering requirements with project execution objectives
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail

Communication & Leadership

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under changing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Join

• Opportunity to contribute to the development and construction of large-scale renewable energy projects
• Exposure to utility-scale solar and energy storage infrastructure
• Collaborative and fast-paced project environment
• Opportunity to influence project delivery, engineering standards, and continuous improvement initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Eligibility for an annual bonus program
• Retirement savings matching program
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Hybrid work environment

Work Authorization Requirement

This position is open only to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.