Oakland, CA
Full-time
First, the good news: The world now has over 2 terawatts of cumulative solar capacity and solar PV is the lowest-cost source of energy generation worldwide.
The challenge: The world must build 3 terawatts of new solar capacity every year for the next 25 years to meet surging power demand and decarbonize.
Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators who want to accelerate that transition. Come take ownership of large parts of our product, company, and business development as we help power the world with 100% clean and abundant energy.
As Civil Project Engineer you will own design and engineering of the civil aspects of Planted Solar's projects, ranging in size from distributed generation (DG) to utility scale. You will support solar site design, specifically focused on the civil discipline, while balancing optimization of energy production, schedule, and labor and material costs. This role is a key interface with customers, independent engineers, and permitting agencies to ensure Planted projects meet all civil engineering requirements.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with talented engineering and business teams with a high degree of empowerment and autonomy. We are looking for a technically excellent hands-on engineer with experience deploying solar at scale. You will be a key part of driving project outcomes.
The annual salary range for this full-time position is $115,000 - $150,000 plus stock options and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job-specific skills, education, and work location. The target experience for the position is 3-5 years.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or other related discipline
Experience with site civil design, land development, or construction—preferably within the utility-scale or commercial solar industry.
Strong ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings, topographic maps, and grading plans.
Ability to use design software to optimize site layouts based on geotechnical inputs.
Experience with geotechnical analysis, digital elevation models, GIS, mapping, and coordinate frames.
Experience estimating civil construction costs, including roads, fencing, grading, clearing and grubbing, and trenching.
A track record of organization, adaptability, attention to detail, and project management skills
Ability to communicate among construction, technical and non-technical personnel, both internally and outside the company
Hands-on attitude, strong ownership mentality, and resourcefulness.
Inquisitive and not afraid to speak up to get necessary information or input
Eagerness to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge
Strong record of safe field operations and ability to integrate safety into product design and project operations
Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment
Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in-person role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Planted Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to growing inclusively, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. However you identify, or whatever background you bring with you, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.