Job description
As a Senior Engineer - Civil & Structures, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective civil and structural engineering solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Depending on your background and interests, you'll support projects during preconstruction/estimating or project engineering, helping shape projects from early concept through construction and project closeout.
A typical day may involve developing conceptual civil and structural designs, reviewing engineering packages, evaluating constructability, coordinating with Owners and Engineers of Record (EOR), and solving complex technical challenges across multiple concurrent projects. You'll work closely with Engineering, Estimating, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Management to ensure designs are safe, economical, constructible, and aligned with client requirements.
Whether you're supporting Solar Project Engineering or Wind Estimating Engineering, you'll contribute to projects involving structural steel, reinforced concrete foundations, pile and foundation design, site grading, drainage, hydrology, geotechnical coordination, and utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure.
Step into the Role
- Develop civil and structural engineering solutions supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects through either estimating or project execution.
- Lead civil and structural design development, Basis of Design (BOD) documentation, engineering reviews, RFIs, and technical deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review engineering drawings, structural calculations, grading plans, foundation designs, and third-party engineering packages to ensure quality, constructability, and compliance.
- Collaborate with Owners, Engineers of Record (EOR), Estimating, Project Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, and Construction teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Support civil and structural quantity takeoffs, value engineering, constructability reviews, and technical risk assessments that improve proposal competitiveness and project execution.
- Coordinate engineering activities with geotechnical consultants, surveyors, permitting agencies, and equipment suppliers throughout the engineering lifecycle.
- Mentor Engineer I, Engineer II, and CAD Designers through technical guidance, coaching, and engineering best practices.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining engineering quality, schedule commitments, and client expectations.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering standards, workflows, and design quality through continuous improvement initiatives.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification required, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
- Four or more years of progressive civil and structural engineering experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy, industrial, EPC, heavy civil, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing multiple engineering priorities while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
What Sets You Apart
- Experience supporting utility-scale solar or wind projects.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, pile and foundation design, site grading, drainage, hydrology, geotechnical coordination, and civil site development.
- Experience in either Estimating Engineering (preconstruction) or Project Engineering (project execution), or a combination of both.
- Experience collaborating with Owners, Engineers of Record (EOR), EPC partners, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Passion for solving complex engineering challenges, mentoring junior engineers, and continuously improving engineering quality and project delivery.
How We Invest in You
- Competitive pay
- 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA and FSA options
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Work/Life balance
- Employee/Family focused culture
- Gym on site
- And more!
Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization).
$100,561.00 - $160,898.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.
With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America's critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America's utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
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About Blattner
Company Overview
Blattner, a privately held construction company operating through Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons as part of the Quanta Services family of companies
HeadquartersAvon, United States
Founded1997
SizeApproximately 1,000–5,000 employees and revenue in the billion-dollar range (source: zoominfo.com, ibisworld.com)
What They Do
Blattner specializes in utility-scale construction within the energy sector, focusing primarily on solar, wind, and battery storage project delivery (source: blattnercompany.com). Their comprehensive services include site preparation, pile driving, surveying, material handling, drilling, trenching, and full construction execution for large renewable energy plants (source: blattnercompany.com). The company has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage capacity, demonstrating deep scale, extensive project execution experience, and a national footprint (source: blattnercompany.com). Blattner operates through its headquarters in Avon, Minnesota, and serves clients across the United States, delivering large-scale energy infrastructure projects that support the transition to renewable energy (source: zoominfo.com).
Projects & Track Record
Blattner’s project portfolio is characterized by its broad scope and scale rather than a limited list of named projects, reflecting its role as a leading contractor for utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage construction nationwide (source: blattnercompany.com). The company has contributed to more than a quarter of the installed U.S. capacity in these sectors, indicating repeated delivery of large, complex projects across diverse geographic regions (source: blattnercompany.com). Blattner maintains strong partnerships with technology vendors, developers, and utility-scale project owners, enabling it to execute projects efficiently and at scale. Their expertise spans site preparation through final construction, supporting the growing demand for renewable energy infrastructure across the country (source: blattnercompany.com).
Recent Developments
In September 2025, Blattner announced a significant three-year agreement with Built Robotics to deploy dozens of AI-powered robots on solar construction projects across the United States, enhancing safety and efficiency in pile driving, surveying, material handling, drilling, and trenching operations (source: blattnercompany.com). Prior to this agreement, these robots had already been utilized on five Blattner projects, underscoring the company’s commitment to integrating advanced automation technologies in its construction processes (source: blattnercompany.com). This partnership reflects Blattner’s strategic focus on scaling solar construction through technology-enabled solutions, positioning the company at the forefront of innovation in the renewable energy construction sector (source: blattnercompany.com).
Working There
Blattner offers a wide range of roles including field construction, project management, engineering, safety, equipment operations, surveying, logistics, and various support functions essential for delivering large-scale energy projects (source: blattnercompany.com). The company’s headquarters in Avon, Minnesota serves as the central office, while its extensive project footprint across the United States implies opportunities for mobile, site-based work in diverse locations (source: zoominfo.com). Blattner’s culture emphasizes people, field execution, and the integration of technology to improve safety and efficiency, as demonstrated by its robotics partnership, highlighting a forward-thinking and safety-conscious work environment (source: blattnercompany.com).
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