Civil Development Engineer, Renewable Energy

Intersect is a company dedicated to preserving the planet through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. They are seeking a Civil Development Engineer to provide civil and structural guidance for grid-scale solar, storage, and data center projects, ensuring designs are compliant and efficient.

Responsibilities:

• Set the design criteria & align stakeholders
• 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
• Hands-on experience with grading, stormwater management, erosion control, and SWPPP preparation
• Experience taking projects from early site diligence through construction