Job Description

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Civil/Structural Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Norton, MA surrounding area.

The Civil/Structural Engineer and Senior Civil/Structural Engineer roles are part of a newly developed discipline within our growing in-house engineering department. These hires will play a key role in shaping the company'sstructural and civil engineering standardsto support utility-scale solar and substation infrastructure projects.Both positions offer long-term career growth and direct exposure to large-scale renewable energy design and construction.

Civil/Structural Engineer: Hands-on design contributor focused on producing and reviewing drawings, calculations, and reports for foundations, grading, drainage, and supports.

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer: More experienced professional serving as a technical lead and mentor, overseeing design quality, coordinating across disciplines, and contributing to standardization of processes and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and review civil and structural drawings for renewable and substation projects.
• Conduct load analysis (dead, live, wind, seismic) and design beams, columns, slabs, and foundations.
• Prepare grading, drainage, and erosion control reports andstormwater management documentation.
• Evaluate and approve vendor drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with codes and project requirements.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, estimating, and construction teams to ensure constructability and cost efficiency.
• Support value engineering and preconstructionefforts, such asproposal preparation and quantity takeoffs.
• Conduct field visits to verify installationaccuracy and provide on-site technical support.
• Assist in developing and maintaining company engineering standards, templates, and processes.
• For senior-level hires: provide mentorship, design reviews, and leadership input into developing the new civil/structural discipline.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or closely related discipline).
• Minimum 2-4 years of civil/structural design experience (utility, renewable, or heavy industrial).
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEC, UL, and local permitting codes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Bluebeam, MicroStation, Revit, Procore, or PVSyst preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to coordinate across engineering and field operations.
• Willingness to travel periodically for field coordination.

Desired / Senior-Level Qualifications:

• 5-8+ years of experience, including project leadership or design oversight.
• Proven experience with foundations, transformer pads, supports, and substation or utility-scale solar infrastructure.
• ProfessionalEngineer (PE) license or eligibility preferred.
• Demonstrated success in integrating design with construction and field execution.
• OSHA safety training or equivalent certifications.

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