Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy

As a Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy at Kimley-Horn, your primary responsibilities will include pipeline design, solar site design, battery storage design, and EV charging design. You’ll engage in project due diligence and site constraints assessments, handle jurisdictional permitting, and coordinate with various agencies. Additionally, you’ll monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules, all while building strong professional relationships with clients and team members.

To qualify for the Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy role at Kimley-Horn, you should have 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering design, primarily in the energy sector. A Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is essential or the ability to obtain it within 12 months. You should also have experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, project management tasks, and a solid understanding of design, permitting, and the applicable software applications necessary for success in this role.

Kimley-Horn offers an exceptional benefits package to our Civil Engineers on the Renewable Energy team. This includes a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of your eligible compensation in our retirement plan, comprehensive health insurance options, personal leave, flexible scheduling, and half-day Fridays. Additionally, we provide student loan matching, performance-based bonuses, and professional development opportunities like tuition reimbursement and extensive training programs.

The work environment for a Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy at Kimley-Horn is dynamic and supportive. You'll work closely with a team of dedicated professionals focused on innovative projects. Kimley-Horn is committed to fostering a culture where employees flourish, encouraging collaboration, teamwork, and building lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders while achieving client success.

In the Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy role with Kimley-Horn, you'll work on various projects, including pipeline and solar site designs, battery storage systems, and EV charging stations. You’ll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle, from initial planning and design to permitting and execution. This diversity ensures you'll gain valuable experience and contribute to building a sustainable future through renewable energy.

When answering this question, highlight your past projects involving renewable energy, including specific roles you played, technologies you used, and any challenges you overcame. Emphasize your commitment to sustainable development and how those experiences will contribute to your success at Kimley-Horn.

Discuss your methodology for conducting due diligence, including the research and analysis processes you use to identify site constraints. Highlight your attention to detail and how you communicate findings to clients and team members to ensure informed decision-making.

Choose a specific project that posed challenges related to scope, timeline, or stakeholder management. Explain the situation, your approach to resolving the issues, and the successful outcome. Stress your problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

List the software tools you are familiar with, particularly focusing on AutoCAD Civil 3D, as it is crucial for this role at Kimley-Horn. Discuss any additional tools you’ve used in project management, design, or analysis, and how they enhance your workflow.

Describe your experience navigating permitting processes and working closely with jurisdictions. Emphasize your organizational skills and ability to maintain clear communication with governmental agencies, ensuring full compliance and timely project advancement.

Highlight your interpersonal skills, such as active listening, clear communication, and transparency. Share specific techniques you've used to foster trust and collaboration with clients, ensuring that their needs and expectations are always met.

Discuss your time management techniques, such as setting deadlines and using project management tools. Provide examples of how you prioritize tasks based on project needs, deadlines, and resources while maintaining high-quality standards.

Express your vision for the renewable energy sector, including emerging technologies and trends. Discuss how you believe your expertise can contribute to innovative solutions at Kimley-Horn and the impact of these developments on project outcomes.

Share your familiarity with creating construction documents and plan sets, detailing the processes you follow. Emphasize the importance of accuracy and clarity in your work, and how this contributes to successful project execution.

Demonstrate your adaptability by discussing your approach to receiving constructive criticism. Explain how you view feedback as an opportunity for growth and improvement, and share a specific instance where you successfully integrated feedback into your work.