Arizona Civil Design Engineer for Utility-Scale Solar Plant

Description: We are looking for an experienced civil design engineer to support and review civil design work for an approximately 400 MW utility-scale solar plant. This is primarily a civil design engineering and SME review role. We need someone who can review design assumptions, drawings, calculations, and design approach; identify gaps; and advise on practical Arizona-specific requirements before the package progresses toward later design stages. Scope may include: Review civil design drawings, grading design, road design, culverts, drainage interfaces, laydown areas, BMPs, and basis-of-design notes. Advise on Arizona-specific civil design requirements, AHJ expectations, permitting risks, and common design issues. Review cut/fill strategy, tracker-area grading assumptions, access-road geometry, hydraulic interfaces, and constructability. Review civil design assumptions against available geotechnical inputs, including soil conditions, CBR/subgrade assumptions, erosion/scour considerations, and earthwork/road construction requirements. Help validate whether the civil package is appropriate for 30%, 60%, and later IFC-stage development. Provide written comments/redlines and join working sessions with our internal engineering team. Ideal background: Civil design engineer with utility-scale solar, BESS, substation, utility, or large industrial project experience. Civil PE preferred, especially Arizona PE. Direct Arizona project experience strongly preferred. Strong background in grading, roads, drainage interfaces, culverts, erosion control, earthworks, and civil drawing packages. Familiarity with using geotechnical reports to inform civil design decisions. Comfortable acting as a design reviewer/SME as well as advising on design development. Initial engagement: Hourly consulting, likely starting around 20 hours, with potential for follow-on work.