JOB DESCRIPTION

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Level Civil Designer with a strong background in photovoltaic (PV) solar and battery energy storage projects to join our team. This role will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing civil and site development aspects of solar energy projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in site layouts, site grading, drainage, permitting, and utility-scale solar project layouts to support engineering, procurement, construction delivery (EPC) projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with engineering, construction, and permitting teams to optimize site layouts and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
2. Conduct topographical analysis, earthwork calculations, and analyze drainage studies to optimize land use.
3. Review and comment on detailed design civil engineering drawings, reports, and permit applications.
4. Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, PV Case, and other design software to create engineering drawings.
5. Review and respond to contractor and client submittals and requests for information
6. Coordinate with geotechnical, structural, and electrical teams to integrate all aspects of the project design. Coordination of CAD files and design with internal and external team members and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
7. Assist with quantity takeoffs and bid tabulations

Minimum Job Requirements:

1. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or similar program experience
2. 10+ years of civil design and modeling experience, with a focus on renewable energy or utility-scale solar projects.
3. Experience in civil CAD design and production of construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and construction planning documents
4. Knowledge of publicly available sources for zoning, topographic, geologic, soils, wetlands and other types of relevant data for use in design.
5. Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, GIS tools
6. Some travel/field work may be required.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to create and analyze surfaces, alignments, profiles & sections
• Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater management, and permitting processes & familiarity with local and national regulations (e.g., SWPPP, NPDES, FEMA floodplain considerations, and local zoning laws).
• Experience collaborating with EPC contractors, developers, and permitting agencies.
• Capable of recognizing conflicts and discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with abilities to work independently in dynamic environment involving multiple projects with personnel delivering from multiple locations or remotely
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel, Hydraulic and Hydrologic Software (Hydraflow, HEC-HMS, HY-8, Hydraulic Toolbox, etc.), Google Earth (importing/exporting/organizing KML/KMZ files), and Bluebeam Revu
  • Experience with PV Case or similar solar layout software, preferred.
  • Knowledge of battery storage site design and civil requirements, preferred.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

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Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program