Supervisor, Civil Engineer - Energy

Posting Title: Supervisor, Civil Engineer

Reports To: Preconstruction Manager

Location: San Jose, CA | Hybrid

Salary Range: $135,000 to $178,000

• This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE ENERGY TEAM

Our Energy Group at CEI builds projects from the field to the grid. Whether it’s a solar, battery storage, substation, EV charging, microgrid or converter station project, our skilled project managers, engineers and field employees deliver when it matters most. We work with customers on programs of all sizes—those spanning several smaller sites or spanning several thousand acres. Besides building some of the nation’s largest utility-scale solar plants and installing more EV charging stations in California than any other contractor, we are dedicated to running a business that is environmentally responsible.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Supervisor, Civil Engineer provides technical leadership and engineering support for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, with primary responsibility for civil and structural engineering scopes. This role supports project development, design review, estimating, procurement, and construction by ensuring third-party engineering designs meet project requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards.

The position serves as a technical resource to project teams by performing engineering quality assurance reviews, supporting bid and proposal development, evaluating construction documentation, and assisting with resolution of complex civil and structural project issues. The Civil Engineer collaborates with engineers of record, contractors, project owners, and regulatory authorities to support successful project execution.

This role also contributes to the continuous improvement of engineering practices through value engineering initiatives and by mentoring and supporting the development of engineers within the renewable energy team.

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, with primary responsibility for civil and structural engineering scopes.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of third-party engineered plans, specifications, and calculations to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Lead value engineering efforts and implementation of best practices to optimize civil and structural design solutions, improve constructability, and reduce project costs.
• Prepare and review material take-offs, quantity estimates, and technical inputs supporting project estimating, bid preparation, and client proposal development.
• Assemble and review construction documents, including drawings and technical specifications, for bid packages and project execution.
• Serve as a technical resource during project procurement and contracting, including bid evaluations, pricing and schedule input, and technical review of prime contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Provide technical guidance on complex civil and structural project issues, including change order development and validation, schedule optimization, subcontractor coordination, and environmental or site considerations such as vegetation management and habitat impacts.
• Ensure civil and structural designs and construction documentation comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and engineering standards.
• Participate in internal and external coordination meetings with engineers of record (EOR), general contractors, project owners, subcontractors, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Mentor, train, and support the development of engineers within the organization to strengthen technical capabilities in renewable energy infrastructure.
• Maintain professional licensure requirements and continuing education to stay current with evolving engineering standards, codes, and industry best practices.

ABOUT YOU

• Knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles applicable to utility-scale energy infrastructure
• Knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to review and evaluate engineering plans, specifications, and calculations for accuracy, compliance, and constructability
• Ability to support project estimating, proposals, and technical documentation development
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex civil and structural engineering issues during project execution
• Skill in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and regulatory authorities
• Skill in technical communication and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
• Ability to mentor and support the development of engineering staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline

Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with the ability to obtain and maintain licensure in multiple states.

Experience:

• 5–7 years of professional engineering experience, preferably with a civil/structural design firm, design-build contractor, or heavy civil general contractor, ideally supporting energy or renewable infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of current an ongoing development of relevant building codes and standards (i.e. ASTM, IBC, ACI, AISC and ASCE 7-16, etc.).
• Demonstrated time management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with project teams, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory authorities

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CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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