Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!
This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It’s fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that’s changing the world.
What we’re looking for:
Nexamp is actively seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for the site development and design of solar array and battery storage projects as well as providing technical expertise for all aspects of the solar farm life-cycle. We are seeking someone with experience in site design, land-use permitting, and construction administration, including expertise in stormwater design, grading, best management practices, and sedimentation and erosion control measures are all required. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in this position.
This position will be hybrid out of Chicago, IL and will report to the Director, Civil Engineering.

• Provide technical support to Nexamp partners in development, engineering, procurement, estimation, construction, and maintenance for the entire life cycle of a project.
• Project Development Responsibilities:
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• Conduct due diligence reviews of potential sites and project acquisitions to identify fatal flaws and mitigate design risks.

• Review draft permit plans and support optimization of site layout, including access roadway layouts, for topography, hydrology, environmental resources areas, and other site constraints.
• Provide cost estimating support to the Nexamp estimation team.
• Engineering Responsibilities:
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• Review and critique all aspects of the civil engineering site design, including construction drawings, stormwater management reports, erosion and sediment control plans, construction management plans (e.g. access and staging), design details, and technical specifications.

• Cross-coordinate with other engineering groups (solar design, electrical, grid interconnection, structural, geotechnical, etc.).
• Develop internal design standards and identify process improvements.
• Support training of engineering department personnel, as well as new product research and implementation.
• Perform racking foundation tolerance analysis and grading design for tracker projects
• Construction Responsibilities:
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• Coordinate with construction Project Managers to facilitate handoff from engineering to construction.

• Conduct site field visits and inspections, as needed.
• Respond to RFIs and urgent field issues.
• Provide support to ensure compliance with permits and Construction Documents.
• Develop and manage relationships with a network of 3rd party engineering consultants responsible for performing civil engineering, surveying, construction and landscape architecture design products.
• Provide value engineering recommendations through project life-cycle to drive cost reduction while maintaining standards for code compliance and industry best practices
• Manage project Requests for Proposals with 3rd party consultants, negotiate prices and change orders, requisition Purchase Orders and approve invoices
• Travel up to 10%
• Additional duties as assigned and/or directed