Civil Engineering Lead, Engineering Services
Moss & Associates (Construction)
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fort Lauderdale • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Demonstrate deep expertise within Civil Engineering and operate with autonomy to lead complex engineering tasks
- Ensure compliance with safety standards across all engineering tasks
- Support the team in identifying and addressing safety concerns during project execution
- Own the civil basis of design and technical standards, accountable for consistency, constructability, and compliance across all projects
- Validate geotechnical and grading frameworks, driving testing methodologies that anticipate field issues before they occur
- Direct quality oversight of civil deliverables and approve deviations when justified
- Ensure learnings from the field are embedded into updated standards and design guidance
- Consult with Senior SMEs on industry-level advances to keep internal processes best-in-class
- Ensure resources, processes, and standards are in place to deliver high-quality civil engineering outputs across multiple projects simultaneously
- Evaluate and resolve complex field troubleshooting issues, coordinating resolutions across Engineering Management, Engineers of Record, and site operations
- Direct involvement in design reviews with final accountability for civil inputs and alignment with EPC execution
- Lead the execution of lessons learned initiatives across projects, turning them into systematic process improvements
- Oversee the development and upkeep of tools/workflows for internal processes
- Review geotechnical reports and hydrology reports for project risks and cost estimating
- Oversee Stormwater management and drainage strategy during the estimating phase of the project and ensure compliance through project design
- Review Engineer of Record for Civil design to ensure designs are cost-efficient and improve overall constructability
- Collaborate with field teams, including engineers and construction crews, to assist with the development of earthwork and foundation plans, ensuring compliance with design requirements and site-specific constraints
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams on geotechnical and hydrological matters
- Identify design modifications that optimize cost
- Reduce rework costs through proactive technical oversight
- Recommend innovative, cost-efficient technical approaches
- Act as primary mentor for the Civil Engineering Services team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, engineering, a technical field, or a related discipline is required
- 5+ years of Civil Engineering experience is required
- 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role is required
- 3+ years of experience in the utility-scale solar industry is required
- A broad understanding of related fields to collaborate cross-functionally
- Familiarity with industry codes and compliance in the discipline area
- Awareness of project lifecycle requirements and documentation flow
- Strong technical review and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Excel, GIS software, and relevant design/drafting tools (CAD)
- Must be able to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical teams.
- Must be willing to travel as needed to support engineering and project execution teams, up to 25% for remote roles and up to 5% for office-based roles.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Civil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringHydrologyStormwater ManagementCost EstimatingDesign ReviewProject Lifecycle ManagementProblem-SolvingTechnical OversightConstructability
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationAutonomyQuality OversightProcess ImprovementCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical ExpertiseField Troubleshooting