Job Description
Solar Civil Design Engineer We are looking for a Solar Civil Design Engineer to join our team. You will shape the civil and structural aspects of solar PV projects through all phases from concept and design to construction support. If youre detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about clean energy infrastructure, we want to meet you!
Key Responsibilities Concept & Planning
Perform site evaluations topography, soil conditions, drainage, grading, and erosion control to inform civil design strategies.
Civil Layout & Design
Generate site prep drawings: grading plans, access roads, foundations (piled, ballasted, or drilled shafts), cable trenches, drainage systems, and landscaping using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Staking & Survey Support
Produce staking plans for surveyors to mark foundations, road alignment, cable routes, and panel arrays.
Structural Foundations
Design civil foundations tailored to site conditions (e.g., soils, frost depth, environmental constraints), selecting methods like ballasted, driven, helical, or drilled piles.
Site Prep Planning
Develop tree clearing, grubbing, and erosion control plans, ensuring environmental compliance (e.g., stormwater management, dust mitigation).
Technical Coordination
Integrate civil designs with electrical, structural, and mechanical systems, collaborating closely with engineers and project managers.
Construction Support & QA/QC
Support during pre-construction and construction phases by performing site visits, resolving design queries, conducting inspections, and ensuring implementation aligns with approved drawings.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with standards, codes, permits, environmental and zoning regulations; support internal and third-party reviews.
Technical Documentation
Prepare detailed drawings, BOQs, civil specs, RFQs, scope documents, reports, and site logs.
Cost & Resource Control
Contribute to civil cost estimates and budgets; support procurement and contractor coordination.
Process Improvement
Refine and optimize civil design tools, templates, and workflows (e.g., grading models, automated layouts) for efficiency and quality.
Required Skills & Experience Degree
Bachelor s in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master s preferred).
Experience
civil/site engineering including experience in renewable energy or solar PV projects (ground-mount, utility scale, commercial).
Software Proficiency
AutoCAD, Civil 3D; STAAD Pro or similar structural tools; Microsoft Excel/Project.
Technical Expertise
Strong understanding of civil engineering principles site grading, stormwater, drainage, foundations, access roads; familiarity with PV site specifics.
Regulatory Knowledge
Knowledge of environmental/stormwater regulations, zoning, construction codes, geotech interpretation.
Field Experience
Willingness to travel (often 30-50%) for site visits and construction oversight.
Personal Qualities
Detail-focused, strong problem-solving, great communication, team collaboration, organizational skills, and ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with solar-focused civil foundations and PV structure integration.
Familiarity with environmental permitting and site prep processes (SWPPP, ESC plans).
Knowledge of value engineering in civil design to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.
Job Classification
Industry: Engineering & Construction
Functional Area / Department: Construction & Site Engineering
Role Category: Construction Engineering
Role: Construction Engineering - Other
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Bondada Engineering
Location(s): Hyderabad
Keyskills:
Procurement
Construction
Renewable energy
AutoCAD
Value engineering
Process improvement
Staad Pro
Civil design
Civil engineering
Technical documentation