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Inman Solar is a full-service solar company specializing in distributed generation. As a developer and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor, we design and build solar farms as turn-key delivery. Founded in 2009 with over 200 completed installations, Inman Solar has established itself as the top contractor in the Southeast, with our customers including some of the largest renewable energy owners in the US. We are looking to grow our team of highly skilled engineers to meet the increasing demand for solar power.
At Inman Solar, every employee plays a direct and meaningful role in shaping projects from initial design through final construction. Our project teams operate with strong coordination across all disciplines, giving team members unparalleled insight into the dynamic, fast-growing solar industry.
Description:
Inman Solar is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Pre-Construction Engineer. Working as an integral part of a knowledgeable and experienced team, the candidate will be involved in civil-design and pre-construction-related aspects of solar projects and will see projects from conceptual design through start of mechanical installation and ultimately support with final completion. The candidate will be responsible for creating civil-related drawings used to communicate scopes of work to consultants and subcontractors (e.g. staking plans for surveyors, Bill-of-Material takeoffs for civil pricing and inputs for grading models).
Responsibilities also include managing internal and external resources performing on-site pre-con activities, verifying that work adheres to standards and design, resolving RFIs and ensuring proper seamless handoff from pre-con to vertical construction. The Pre-Construction Engineer is an integral part of the project team reporting progress and schedule to project management.
Qualifications:
• Educational background or industry experience in civil or mechanical engineering
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience preferred; CAD expertise required
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Interest in sustainability and solar energy
• High level of attention to detail, time management, and organization
• Good communication skills
• Proven experience with multi-disciplinary engineering
Responsibilities:
• Utilize Civil 3D and other software to prepare construction drawings used internally and as inputs for third-party engineers. This would include drawings for general PV layout design, real estate (lease and easement) documents, tree clearing and grubbing, and other project-specific needs.
• Create staking plans for surveyors to mark important civil and electrical layout features - verify and communicate with on-site crews.
• Conduct on-site evaluations of civil work to assess progress, quality, and adherence to design specifications.
• Review third-party civil engineering documents for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Review subcontracts and manage the execution of the on-site work (quality, schedule, compliance with HSE). Approve subcontractor invoices.
• Recommend improvements to civil design and supervise the implementation. In cases where civil design elements such as erosion control measures or stormwater detention features are not performing as intended, collaborate with the EOR and relevant subject matter experts to develop and execute effective solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams - including project managers, engineers, and construction personnel - to ensure seamless project execution.
• Create new and improve existing optimization tools to assist system design.
To be successful in the position of Pre-Construction Engineer, the candidate is expected to self-sufficiently verify items from CAD-design and prepare the drawings needed for the workflow. The Pre-Construction Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving projects to construction start with project management skills supported by design abilities. Through effective leadership, collaboration, and strategic decision-making, the Pre-Construction Engineer will contribute to the successful execution of projects and the continued growth and success of the organization.
The AutoCAD training process will take place over the first 2-3 weeks on the job and will involve building a foundational understanding of the software through online tutorials, followed by hands-on learning with real project files. The candidate will review CAD drawings from past projects alongside final construction documents to understand formatting, structure, and build details. Training emphasizes key skills such as manipulating surfaces, using blocks with attributes, arrays, georeferencing, paper space vs. model space, viewports, sheet sets, etc.
At Inman Solar we support the professional growth of our employees and offer chances to take on new responsibilities. Benefits include paid time off, top-tier medical insurance, and 401(k) contributions.