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JUWI Inc., based in Boulder, Colorado, was founded in 2008 and employs an experienced staff of renewable energy professionals. The company’s broad capacities in developing, designing, engineering, financing, constructing, and operating & maintaining utility‑scale solar energy and battery storage system facilities have garnered a sustained track record of success. The company is a private corporation and is owned by JUWI GmbH, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies. JUWI Inc. has brought online nearly 1,500 megawatts of projects in the United States through power purchase agreements or development, engineering, procurement and construction contracts with counterparties including public utilities, investor‑owned utilities, and private corporations.

JUWI has established an aggressive target for bringing utility‑scale solar energy and battery storage system facilities online over the next several years and is looking to fill a Senior Civil Engineer position in support of the company’s growth. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll execute JUWI’s civil design activities such as leading the civil design approach of JUWI’s projects, selecting external consulting engineering firms, reviewing consultants’ work, guide and mentor Civil Engineering staff, while interacting with and supporting the Engineering, Project Development, and Construction teams at all stages of project completion. The Senior Civil Engineer is a multi‑faceted position requiring a capable professional with demonstrated experience in large‑scale civil design and consultant management and you will have support from the Civil Engineer staff.

• • Participate in site selection and layout while considering environmental, geotechnical, erosion, and civil risks.
  • Generate development, civil design, and construction budgets.
  • Evaluate site studies and project schedules.
  • Perform preliminary design and calculations for grading, drainage, erosion control and access road design.
  • Work with the Racking group regarding racking layout and project design, considering topography, access, soil characteristics and site geometry.
• Incorporate Systems and Development Engineering groups’ generation optimization inputs influenced by slope, azimuth, and grading costs. Work with Development team to incorporate best‑practice civil design for preliminary site layouts.

• Organize development of land surveying, civil and geotechnical engineer design consultants Scope of Work for all projects. Manage external land surveying consultants on the creation of boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, aerial and topographic surveys, grading verification surveys, easements, and stakeout requirements for all projects. Manage external civil consultants for deliverables including site plans, grading plans, construction drawings, drainage plan, hydrology study and storm water management plans. Work with external geotechnical engineering consultants for project earthwork, foundation design, soil reports, utility crossings, etc. Assist civil designers and review plans for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with JUWI and jurisdictional requirements. Assist in the development of Scope of Work for civil construction subcontractor agreements, Assess bids for civil construction subcontractors and provide recommendations on subcontractor selection.

• Review submittals and respond to requests for information from civil subcontractors. Develop and mentor junior Civil Engineer staff in civil design and project execution.

• Research and apply jurisdiction‑specific civil design requirements for site plans and civil construction drawings. Apply for and maintain local, state and federal permitting efforts. Evaluate roads adjacent to job site for use before, during and after construction. Potentially attend jurisdictional permitting meetings to present project and civil design and offer expertise.

• Work with Construction team members in overseeing civil subcontractor on‑site performance. Manage JUWI verification methods for grading and civil work to ensure civil subcontractor is performing per project specifications and requirements. Manage and lead construction services to support project by responding to RFIs and other project correspondence. Travel to potential and active projects to assist development and construction teams.

Ensure JUWI’s high‑quality, safe, and cost‑effective design in all aspects of project execution.

• Degree in civil or environmental engineering 6‑10 years of civil design experience, solar‑specific experience preferred. Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or HydroCAD and 3D Modeling. Professional Engineering license preferred or in process. Knowledge of national civil design codes and requirements (ASTM, ACI, MUTCD, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook applications. Willingness to travel up to 15% – 20% and work flexible hours. Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi‑disciplinary tasks. Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and organize work in an independent manner. A team player with the desire to grow professionally and mentor other civil staff.

Target Base Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 Negotiable for the right candidate.

Attractive Bonus Potential.

JUWI offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, Life Insurance, Short‑term Disability and Long‑term Disability.

Any offer of employment for this position will be conditioned upon drug screening, in accordance with Section 12‑3‑3, B.R.C. 1981.

JUWI is an equal employment opportunity employer. JUWI strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.