Senior Civil SWPPP Engineer

Signal Energy

Senior Civil SWPPP Engineer overseeing compliance and performance for SWPPP across utility-scale solar projects. Driving solutions for erosion control and drainage issues with collaboration across teams.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all civil SWPPP engineering efforts to ensure warranty claims are resolved on time, comply with client and regulatory requirements, meet quality standards, and align with budget and constructability expectations
Serve as Signal’s lead authority on SWPPP compliance and performance and own all SWPPP warranty and O&M erosion-related issues across operational projects
Evaluate post-construction erosion, sediment control failures, and drainage deficiencies and develop corrective action plans that are constructable, cost-effective, and compliant
Conduct site investigations and forensic evaluations of erosion and drainage issues to identify root causes (grading, hydrology, soil conditions, installation, maintenance, etc.)
Provide clear field direction to Operations teams for execution
Collaborate with EORs to align on design intent vs. field performance gaps
Review civil design packages to ensure SWPPP constructability and long-term performance
Develop and standardize SWPPP best practices, details, and specifications
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
8–12+ years of experience in civil engineering with strong emphasis on: SWPPP design, implementation, and compliance
Erosion and sediment control
Stormwater management
Direct experience supporting SWPPP warranty or post-construction O&M issues
Familiarity with multi-state SWPPP regulatory environments
3+ years supporting utility-scale solar or renewable EPC projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred or required depending on candidate)
Demonstrated experience resolving field-based erosion and drainage issues
Strong working knowledge of: NPDES permitting requirements
State and local SWPPP regulations
Hydrology and drainage design principles
Soil stabilization methods and erosion control systems
SWPPP inspection and compliance processes
Knowledge of AISC, ASCE, ANSI, ASTM and other applicable codes and standards
Proficiency in applicable engineering software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, and relevant SWPPP documentation and inspection platforms preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

Civil EngineeringHydrology And Drainage Design PrinciplesSoil Stabilization MethodsErosion Control SystemsSWPPP Inspection And Compliance Processes

Soft Skills

CollaborationField DirectionProblem Solving

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License