Civil Lead Owner's Engineer - Renewables

Job Description

Ulteig is seeking talented and motivated candidates for a Lead Civil Owner's Engineer - Renewables to serve as a trusted third‑party engineer for our renewable energy owner‑clients across solar, wind, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. You will act as a technical leader, planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed, multi‑discipline design reviews across all phases-from early development through IFC release, construction, and commissioning-focused on civil and structural scope.

What You'll Do

• Operate as the Owner's independent reviewer of EOR designs for civil and structural packages (grading/earthwork, drainage/stormwater, access roads/crane paths, foundations, equipment pads, buildings, and site civil details). Provide clear, actionable comments and risk‑based recommendations that protect owner objectives for safety, cost, schedule, quality, and performance.
• Lead formal design reviews at 30/60/90/IFC stages; manage comment logs; drive closure with EORs and EPCs; track critical design decisions and deviations from standards or permits.
• Verify civil and structural basis of design, including topography, survey control, geotechnical parameters, hydrology/hydraulics, ensuring conformance with project requirements, AHJ codes (e.g., IBC, ASCE 7), environmental constraints, and owner standards.
• Assess constructability and construction risk: haul routes, laydown areas, cut/fill balancing, temporary works, erosion and sediment controls, dewatering, and traffic management; recommend value‑engineering options to reduce risk and total installed cost.
• Review stormwater and drainage design and perform necessary calculations to confirm hydraulic capacity, erosion protection, and permit compliance.
• Evaluate structural designs (e.g., tracker piles, inverter/transformer pads, O&M buildings, substation foundations) for design loads, settlement, corrosion, frost, uplift, and constructability; flag geotechnical gaps and testing requirements.
• Check plans and specs for completeness, consistency, and code compliance; confirm drawing coordination across civil, structural, electrical, and SCADA interfaces; ensure ownership of key interfaces (e.g., cable trench, equipment clearances, grounding impacts).
• Provide owner‑side technical leadership during RFI/field changes, NCRs, and change orders; advise on impacts to quality, schedule, and cost.
• Support permitting (stormwater, grading, roadway, encroachment, SPCC) and coordinate with environmental specialists to align design with conditions of approval.
• Mentor and guide reviewers and junior engineers; foster a collaborative, solutions‑oriented culture with EORs, EPCs, and construction partners.
• Partner with clients to define review scope, standards, and success criteria; support business development with technical scoping and proposal inputs.

What We Expect from You

• B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program (or equivalent). Civil PE required; NCEES Council Record preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10+ years of civil and/or structural engineering experience with utility‑scale renewables design or design review, is required. Experience as Owner's Engineer or Independent Engineer is a plus.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards relevant to civil and structural design (e.g., IBC, ASCE 7, ACI/AISC), construction practices, and permitting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to lead multi‑discipline reviews and drive decisions.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills; experience preparing review memos, comment matrices, and owner recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and EOR/EPC
• Must have permanent work authorization for the US

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

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Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Compensation Range for this Position is $122,700-$159,500*
* The salary displayed represents the middle of a range. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

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