Senior Civil Engineer
COMPANY
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SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Location: Eden Prairie, MN | Hybrid | Remote
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: $115,000 – $160,000 (based on experience)
EVS is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex utility-scale solar and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in technical leadership, enjoys mentoring teams, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, constructible designs.
You’ll play a critical role in driving civil design strategy, ensuring quality and compliance, and partnering with clients and internal teams to successfully execute projects from concept through construction.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead civil design efforts for complex utility-scale projects, including grading, stormwater management, and site layout with minimal oversight.
- Anticipate and resolve technical challenges, coordinating closely with project managers and cross-functional teams.
- Oversee the development of engineering reports such as SWPPP, Stormwater Reports, and Basis of Design (BOD) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage interdisciplinary coordination to incorporate client feedback and evolving project requirements.
- Provide construction-phase support by responding to RFIs, submittals, and technical inquiries.
- Serve as a technical reviewer for drawings, calculations, and design packages, ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Perform quality control reviews for both personal and team deliverables, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and consistency.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of QA/QC processes, standards, and workflows.
- Stay current with civil engineering codes, stormwater regulations, and emerging design technologies.
- Act as a primary technical representative in client meetings, providing clear and confident communication.
- Draft and respond to technical questions, RFIs, and client comments with professionalism and clarity.
- Partner with project managers to align design execution with client goals, budgets, and timelines.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, providing guidance on design techniques, tools, and problem-solving approaches.
- Delegate tasks effectively and manage team priorities to support efficient project delivery.
- Lead internal training sessions and contribute to team-wide technical development.
- Provide detailed peer reviews and actionable feedback to elevate overall design quality.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in civil engineering, site design, and stormwater management.
- Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, drainage, and site layout design.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles such as stormwater management, earthwork balancing, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with HydroCAD for hydrology and stormwater basin design.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.
- Experience using Bluebeam for QA/QC processes, markups, and redlining.
- Familiarity with QGIS for mapping and stormwater analysis is a plus.
- Strong technical writing skills and experience preparing engineering reports and docum