Solar Civil Engineer/Project Manager

As a Civil Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you'll manage several wind projects that are mainly focused on bat studies. You'll take part in developing relationships with wind developers to win other aspects of wind projects in Survey, Ecology, and Civil. CEC's solar projects are in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and St. Louis. You will interact with clients, contractors, local government officials, and will impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction, all the way to the grand opening.

20+ years' of civil experience;
• 5-8 years experience with solar and wind projects;
• BS in Civil Engineering;
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.);
• Ability to develop and mentor staff;
• Ability to prepare and/or review Civil Engineering deliverables;
• Ability to prepare proposals and manage project execution;
• Ability to interface with clients, network, and develop business;
• Ability to speak and present during public meetings;
• Civil 3D and stormwater modelling experience a plus;
• Responsible for managing renewable energy site development design with a focus on ground mounted solar arrays and battery energy storage systems (BESS);
• Drives business development activities in conjunction with the firms' annual business development objectives;
• Prepares and monitors project budgets;
• Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects;
• Prepares design concepts and develops project plans and specifications;
• Prepares proposals for engineering services;
• Coordinates and approves pricing, estimating, and proposed strategies for proposed projects;
• Serves as a designated client contact;
• Supervises and directs team of technical staff and assigns tasks;
• Meets/corresponds with clients to obtain direction/feedback;
• Conducts site visits as required;
• Responsible for control of work-in-process for, ensures accurate client billings and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on h/she projects;
• Initiates business development activities.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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