Senior Civil Engineer

EVS, Inc.

Senior Civil Engineer leading design and delivery of utility-scale solar and infrastructure projects. Mentoring teams and driving civil design strategy at EVS, focusing on quality and compliance.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeEden Prairie • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead civil design efforts for complex utility-scale projects, including grading, stormwater management, and site layout with minimal oversight.
Anticipate and resolve technical challenges, coordinating closely with project managers and cross-functional teams.
Oversee the development of engineering reports such as SWPPP, Stormwater Reports, and Basis of Design (BOD) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Manage interdisciplinary coordination to incorporate client feedback and evolving project requirements.
Provide construction-phase support by responding to RFIs, submittals, and technical inquiries.
Serve as a technical reviewer for drawings, calculations, and design packages, ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Perform quality control reviews for both personal and team deliverables, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and consistency.
Contribute to the development and improvement of QA/QC processes, standards, and workflows.
Stay current with civil engineering codes, stormwater regulations, and emerging design technologies.
Act as a primary technical representative in client meetings, providing clear and confident communication.
Draft and respond to technical questions, RFIs, and client comments with professionalism and clarity.
Partner with project managers to align design execution with client goals, budgets, and timelines.
Mentor and develop junior engineers, providing guidance on design techniques, tools, and problem-solving approaches.
Delegate tasks effectively and manage team priorities to support efficient project delivery.
Lead internal training sessions and contribute to team-wide technical development.
Provide detailed peer reviews and actionable feedback to elevate overall design quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
6+ years of experience in civil engineering, site design, and stormwater management
Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, drainage, and site layout design
Strong understanding of engineering principles such as stormwater management, earthwork balancing, and regulatory compliance
Experience with HydroCAD for hydrology and stormwater basin design
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation
Experience using Bluebeam for QA/QC processes, markups, and redlining
Familiarity with QGIS for mapping and stormwater analysis is a plus
Strong technical writing skills and experience preparing engineering reports and documentation
Proven leadership experience mentoring junior staff and guiding team performance
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to clients and teams
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance (Medical through United Healthcare/UMR)
Dental and Vision Insurance
STD (Short-Term Disability) and LTD (Long-Term Disability) Insurance
Life Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Time Off
401k Match
Choice Benefit
Flexible Work Time
Performance-Based Bonus
Point-Based Recognition
Parental Benefits
Referral Bonus
Certification Bonus
Hybrid / Remote Culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringsite designstormwater managementgradingdrainage designearthwork balancingtechnical writinghydrologyQA/QC processesregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationmentoringteam managementattention to detailtechnical reviewclient interactiontask delegationtraining

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering