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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer in Sparks, NV.
Summary:
Our client is seeking an experienced Staff Civil Engineer to serve as a senior individual contributor on our internal EPC Infrastructure Engineering team. In this role, you will independently deliver civil design and engineering across our battery manufacturing, recycling, and BESS infrastructure projects - managing work through all phases from planning and design through bid and construction. You will partner closely with internal multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants to produce coordinated, code-compliant designs that support the mission of building a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries and battery energy storage systems.
Responsibilities:
* Manage multiple civil engineering projects throughout planning, design, bid, and construction phases, including BMC1 sitewide infrastructure, plant projects, and off-site BESS deployments
* Independently develop high-quality civil engineering deliverables including construction documents, drawings, specifications, narratives, and calculations in conformance with IBC, ASCE 7, and local jurisdictional requirements
* Proactively communicate project needs, changes, schedule, and status to internal stakeholders and external team members
* Review drawings and proposals by vendors, engineers, and architects, and drive multi-disciplinary coordination across structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and I&C
* Manage external civil engineering consultants including scope of work, deliverables, and budget, and guide consultant designs through project completion
* Perform constructability reviews, support permitting and agency coordination with Storey County and other AHJs, and resolve civil RFIs and field changes during construction
* Ensure compliance with company engineering processes, applicable codes and standards, and regulatory and safety requirements across all design deliverables
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Advanced degree preferred
* Registered Professional Engineer (PE); Nevada licensure required or obtainable via comity within 2 months of hire
* 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and building high-tech/industrial infrastructure and operational facilities (semiconductor, solar, battery, manufacturing, etc.) or battery energy storage system deployments
* Experience in civil engineering design including stormwater management plans (flood control and water quality), SWPPPs, heavy civil, wastewater, and manufacturing/industrial operational construction
* Site development background with experience designing roadways, grading, pavements, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, domestic and fire water main systems, erosion and sediment control, and traffic plans
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and hydrology/stormwater management software
* Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, and NFPA with the ability to quickly research local jurisdictional requirements
* Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, external consultants, contractors, and AHJs
* Ability to conduct, document, engineering calculations and design packages applying established procedures and safety requirements
* Ability to manage external civil consultants through all project phases including scope, schedule, deliverables, and budget
* Ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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