Remote Civil Development Engineer - Sustainable Energy Solutions

About the Role

We’re hiring a Remote Civil Development Engineer to join our team at Intersect, where we are committed to preserving our planet through innovative energy solutions. As a Remote Civil Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in transforming early concepts into buildable, code-compliant designs for grid-scale solar, storage, and compute-adjacent data center sites. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while contributing to our mission of powering a sustainable future.

What You'll Do

• Set clear design criteria and align stakeholders by collaborating with internal teams, hyperscalers, external consultants, and AHJs to develop civil and structural design criteria.
• Provide civil engineering direction and oversight for data center-adjacent power facilities, ensuring compliance with project goals and regulatory requirements.
• Support project development from concept to completion, identifying and mitigating design, budget, and schedule risks with a civil-engineering focus.
• Optimize civil site layouts for efficient land use, considering equipment selection, topography, environmental constraints, and permitting requirements.
• Manage and coordinate site technical diligence, including hydrology, geotechnical, and transportation studies.
• Lead engineering consultants and general contractors through constraint mapping, civil and structural design, value engineering, and design reviews.
• Assist in obtaining development and construction permits, ensuring compliance with local regulations and expediting approvals.
• Support value engineering and prepare civil/structural scope and contract exhibits, ensuring cost-effective solutions aligned with project specifications.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of technical civil/structural design experience, including 2+ years leading multidisciplinary design processes for utility-scale power projects.
• Strong command of design development, construction methods, relevant codes and standards, and safety fundamentals for large-scale site work.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D; familiarity with project tools such as Procore and MS Project.
• Collaborative communicator who builds trust with internal teams, EPCs, consultants, AHJs, and landowners.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with grading, stormwater management, erosion control, and SWPPP preparation.
• Experience taking projects from early site diligence through construction.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation ranging from USD$188,000 to USD$200,000.
• 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
• Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year).
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents.
• Free access to mental health resources, including therapy sessions and mindfulness support.
• 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k, ensuring your financial future is secure.
• Monthly stipends for food and cell phone/internet expenses.
• Full home office setup and access to various wellness programs.