Senior Civil Engineer - Remote Eligible

DEPCOM Power, a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm in the renewable energy industry, is seeking a Sr. Civil Engineer to join our growing team. This role combines civil engineering, construction, environmental stewardship, and field problem‑solving at a scale rarely seen in traditional site development.

Location: Physically based out of our facility in Katy, TX (greater Houston, TX area) or Pleasanton, CA (greater San Francisco Bay area). Hybrid work schedule: flexibility of working from home on Fridays.

What You Will Do

• Develop civil engineering and site preparation designs for large‑scale renewable energy projects.
• Support construction activities by reviewing field conditions, responding to contractor questions, evaluating design adjustments, and helping resolve site challenges.
• Apply engineering judgment to develop practical, economical, and constructible solutions while meeting project requirements.
• Collaborate with project, structural, electrical, environmental, and construction teams.
• Prepare and review grading plans, drainage studies, erosion and sediment control plans, SWPPP documentation, specifications, and related civil deliverables.
• Perform site visits to evaluate terrain, drainage patterns, soil conditions, constructability considerations, and overall site development strategy.
• Lead discussions with project stakeholders and help drive alignment on technical solutions.
• Address challenges related to grading, drainage, erosion control, soil stabilization, and site constructability.
• Identify opportunities to improve project cost, quality, schedule, and execution.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Demonstrated capability and legal eligibility to act as the sealing Engineer of Record for civil engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and related design deliverables.
• Experience in site development, land development, transportation engineering, industrial facilities, utility infrastructure, water resources, or renewable energy projects.
• Genuine interest in renewable energy civil design and a desire to apply civil engineering judgment to large‑scale site development, construction, drainage, earthwork, and constructability challenges.
• Experience developing civil engineering designs and supporting construction activities.
• Understanding of grading, drainage, earthwork, stormwater management, and site development fundamentals.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% for site visits and project support.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with utility‑scale solar or battery energy storage projects.
• Large‑scale grading and earthwork design.
• Hydrology and hydraulic analysis.
• Stormwater permitting and regulatory coordination.
• Erosion and sediment control design.
• Geotechnical engineering and soil stabilization.
• Construction support, field engineering, or owner’s engineering experience.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record.

Compensation: $130,000-$165,000 per year, with variable pay eligible for a monetary bonus or other forms.

Our Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation and time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (subject to eligibility)

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.