Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy
Stantec · Chicago
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Your Opportunity
The Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy supports the Renewable Energy Team in developing and delivering fit-for-purpose civil designs for permitting or construction—on schedule, within budget, and aligned with project objectives.
Working closely with the Project Manager and Technical Leads, the Design Lead and Civil EOR coordinates multi-disciplinary inputs (engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance) to ensure an integrated, high-quality design solution.
The role includes both hands-on technical contribution and oversight, such as discipline leadership, task leadership on large projects, and QA/QC of deliverables. The Design Lead is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and design quality, including progress reporting and change management.
Your Key Responsibilities
Delivery & Performance
- Deliver design outputs on time, within budget, and in line with project scope
- Monitor progress, forecast performance, and implement corrective actions as needed
- Support development of project budgets and design delivery schedules
Technical Leadership & Quality
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams within a matrix environment
- Ensure all outputs meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements, supported by effective review processes
- Contribute directly to technical deliverables and provide QA/QC oversight
- Apply sound judgment to resolve complex technical challenges
Planning & Coordination
- Define technical delivery approach, resource needs, and execution plans
- Coordinate design interfaces with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
- Manage design changes and maintain alignment with scope and stakeholder expectations
- Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders and present technical outcomes
Review & Governance
- Coordinate internal and external design reviews, including schedules and deliverables
- Ensure alignment with organizational quality, safety, and project management standards
- Identify risks and manage them through established systems and processes
Team & Business Support
- Mentor and support technical staff development
- Contribute to proposals, bids, and client-facing materials
- Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
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