Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Position Overview

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our growing team supporting utility-scale solar and renewable energy projects across the United States. This role plays a pivotal part in leading civil and structural design for proposals, supporting construction operations, and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs.

You’ll work closely with Estimating, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure our designs are optimized for cost, performance, and constructability—contributing to our industry-leading position in utility-scale solar EPC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead proposal-level and preliminary civil/structural designs (10–30% level) focusing on foundation (pile) design, site grading and drainage, access roads and erosion control.
• Review and interpret technical reports (geotechnical, topographic, environmental, hydrological, etc.) to inform design decisions.
• Serve as technical liaison between engineering, estimating, procurement, and field operations.
• Collaborate with clients to understand project-specific engineering needs and translate them into practical design solutions.
• Interface with the Engineer of Record (EOR) to review and provide feedback on design packages at various project milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC).
• Evaluate material options and design alternatives for constructability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
• Provide engineering support during construction to resolve field issues and design RFIs.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited college.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local structural regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
• Willingness to support multiple project sites with travel up to 15% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License (or geotechnical equivalent) is preferred.
• 6+ years of engineering and/or construction experience is preferred.
• Experience in Construction, Solar, BESS, Renewable Energy, or Power Generation is preferred.
• Proven experience with L-Pile design software is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening, presentation).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio) and the ability to quickly learn new software.
• Solid organizational skills, including scheduling, planning, and prioritization.
• Advanced construction drawing knowledge and the ability to interpret detailed drawings.
• Commitment to follow safety rules and understand the intent behind them.

Benefits & Perks

• 401k with employer match
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Stock purchase plan
• Salary: $150,000–$175,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies