Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company for solar projects across the United States, offering integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force, and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, with offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Lexington, SC. Blue Ridge Power has installed 8 GW of solar infrastructure throughout the country and employs about 700 team members. Learn more at blueridgepower.com.

Blue Ridge Power (BRP) is seeking a Civil Engineer to assist BRP's engineering and estimating departments in responding to RFPs and site layout development. The Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering team, specializing in providing accurate and comprehensive site layouts and quantity estimates for civil work on solar and solar + storage projects. This role focuses on the earlier phases of site planning, estimating, and project development.

This position can be remote, preferably within comfortable travel distance of one of our BRP office locations in Asheville or Fayetteville, NC, and any travel will be fully reimbursable. Competitive salary and annual bonus offered.

What You'll Do:

Perform civil site development tasks including due diligence, preliminary design, quantity take-offs, and estimating to respond to customer RFPs.
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare site plans and earthwork calculations.
Utilize GIS for hydrologic analysis, terrain analysis, and to efficiently calculate takeoff quantities and prepare summaries.
Coordinate/Interface with different engineering disciplines, commercial, and construction teams to ensure effective development of solar projects.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather project specifications, technical requirements, and relevant information for accurate cost estimation.
Analyze project risks and uncertainties that could impact costs, collaborating to identify potential mitigation strategies.
Assist in the preparation of bid packages, proposals, and other deliverables related to cost estimation for civil projects.
Offer insights and recommendations on value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs while maintaining quality standards and site constructability.
Continuously refine development processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that impact civil estimating.
Maintain clear and concise documentation of projects throughout the layout and estimation process.
Investigate local, state, and federal regulatory requirements to ensure project compliance.
Proactively self-review deliverables and make corrective changes as necessary.
Report to the Lead Civil Engineer and collaborate with other Civil Engineers on the development team.
Other duties as assigned.

Must-Haves:

3+ years' experience working as a civil engineer.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction methodologies, and cost estimation techniques.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with varying priorities.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to make necessary assumptions in ambiguous regulatory environments supported by sound engineering judgment.
Proven ability to thrive with minimal oversight while timely reporting on progress and completing tasks within deadlines.
Strong sense of ownership and personal responsibility for work and deliverables.
Basic knowledge of grading design and construction methods is required.
Basic knowledge of erosion and sediment control principles for large-scale construction projects is required.
Basic knowledge of hydraulic and hydrology (H&H) principles, is required.
Experience with local, state, and national stormwater and construction permitting (NPDES, CGP, Section 404, WOTUS), is required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, OneNote, Teams, and Outlook.
Working level knowledge and familiarity in using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Proficiency in using GIS applications (ArcGIS or QGIS) and spatial processing tools.

Nice-to-Haves:

Knowledge of GIS data types, coordinate reference systems, and experience working with data between GIS/CAD/Google Earth, preferred.
Experience with SWPPP's preferred.
Experience with solar project development.

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or another related field is required.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required.
Active Professional Engineering License preferred.
Must possess and maintain a current valid driver's license required.

Working Environment and Physical Demand:

This position can be remote, preferably within comfortable traveling distance of one of our BRP office locations in Asheville or Fayetteville, NC.
Office and project site visits may be required when needed. This could include travel up to 25%.
Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer, for extended periods.

Blue Ridge Power believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Training and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Hybrid Work Options, Remote Work Options, Dog-Friendly Offices, and much more!

Blue Ridge Power supports organizations local to our offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Asheville, NC, including the school systems, environmental groups, athletics, youth organizations, and more.

Blue Ridge Power is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

Blue Ridge Power does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.

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