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About the role
Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.
If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Your Opportunity
The Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy supports the Renewable Energy Team in developing and delivering fit-for-purpose civil designs for permitting or construction—on schedule, within budget, and aligned with project objectives.
Working closely with the Project Manager and Technical Leads, the Design Lead coordinates multi-disciplinary inputs (engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance) to ensure an integrated, high-quality design solution.
The role includes both hands-on technical contribution and oversight, such as discipline leadership, task leadership on large projects, and QA/QC of deliverables. The Design Lead is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and design quality, including progress reporting and change management.
Your Key Responsibilities
Delivery & Performance
Deliver design outputs on time, within budget, and in line with project scope
Monitor progress, forecast performance, and implement corrective actions as needed
Support development of project budgets and design delivery schedules
Technical Leadership & Quality
Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams within a matrix environment
Ensure all outputs meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements, supported by effective review processes
Contribute directly to technical deliverables and provide QA/QC oversight
Apply sound judgment to resolve complex technical challenges
Planning & Coordination
Define technical delivery approach, resource needs, and execution plans
Coordinate design interfaces with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
Manage design changes and maintain alignment with scope and stakeholder expectations
Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders and present technical outcomes
Review & Governance
Coordinate internal and external design reviews, including schedules and deliverables
Ensure alignment with organizational quality, safety, and project management standards
Identify risks and manage them through established systems and processes
Team & Business Support
Mentor and support technical staff development
Contribute to proposals, bids, and client-facing materials
Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
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