Civil Development Engineer, 7+ years experience

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🕒 February 6

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $188k - $200k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Intersect Power

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2016

⚡ Energy

💰 $2.4G Debt Financing on 2022-09

Energy • Renewable Energy • Clean Technology

Intersect Power is a clean energy company dedicated to developing, owning, and operating some of the world's largest clean energy resources. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on scalable and transformative projects that enable deep decarbonization by providing low-carbon electricity, fuels, and related products. Intersect Power's portfolio includes 2. 2 GW of operating solar PV and 2. 4 GWh of storage, and it aims to lead in grid-tied renewables and large-scale clean energy assets such as battery storage, data centers, and green hydrogen. The company's mission is to redefine the clean energy industry's scope by creating new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy.

📋 Description

• Provide civil and structural guidance that turns early concepts into buildable, code‑compliant designs for grid‑scale solar, storage, and compute‑adjacent data center sites • Set clear design criteria, optimize layouts for land and cost efficiency, and coordinate technical diligence so projects move from site control through Issued for Construction (IFC) with fewer surprises • Work as an individual contributor while partnering closely with Development, Real Estate, Permitting, Construction, Finance, and external A/E consultants, EPC partners and general contractors • Ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective delivery • Collaborate with internal teams, hyperscalers, external consultants, and AHJs to define and develop civil and structural design criteria aligned with project goals and regulatory requirements • Provide civil engineering direction and oversight for data center - adjacent power facilities, coordinating closely with A/E consultants and general contractors • Support project development from concept to completion, identifying and mitigating design, budget, and schedule risks with a civil‑engineering focus • Translate commercial, permitting, and site constraints into clear engineering guidance and decision‑ready documentation • Optimize civil site layouts for efficient land use, considering equipment selection, topography, environmental constraints, and permitting requirements • Balance constructability, cost, and schedule while iterating designs to reduce risk and improve outcomes • Manage and coordinate site technical diligence, including hydrology, geotechnical, and transportation studies • Procure boundary/topographic surveys and crossing/encroachment matrices; coordinate crossing locations with utilities, landowners, and other stakeholders • Lead engineering consultants and general contractors through constraint mapping, civil and structural design, value engineering, and design reviews • Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, industry standards, and project specifications, maintaining clear, review‑ready documentation • Work closely with Wind, PV, BESS, Data Center, and High‑Voltage engineering teams to resolve interfaces and deliver integrated designs • Assist in obtaining development and construction permits, ensuring compliance with local regulations and expediting approvals • Support value engineering and prepare civil/structural scope and contract exhibits, ensuring cost‑effective solutions aligned with project specifications

🎯 Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent experience that prepares you to guide complex site designs • 7+ years of technical civil/structural design experience, including 2+ years leading multidisciplinary design processes for utility‑scale power projects • Strong command of design development, construction methods, relevant codes and standards, and safety fundamentals for large‑scale site work • Ability to balance design, production, cost, schedule, and land‑use considerations; and to clearly explain tradeoffs to diverse audiences • Proven project management skills with the judgment to prioritize across multiple, simultaneous projects • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D; familiarity with project tools such as Procore and MS Project (or similar) • Collaborative communicator who builds trust with internal teams, EPCs, consultants, AHJs, and landowners • A growth mindset, curiosity to learn, willingness to mentor peers and drive to improve playbooks and standards • Bonus Points: Hands‑on experience with grading, stormwater management, erosion control, and SWPPP preparation • Experience taking projects from early site diligence through construction

🏖️ Benefits

• Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision • Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year) • Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven • Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+ • Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track • Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical