Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Reston, Virginia (VA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Solar team! This is an in-office position.

Responsibilities

Solar Site Design

Project Due Diligence and Site Constraints

Jurisdictional Permitting and Agency Coordination

Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects

You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships

You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors

Qualifications

4+ years of relevant engineering design experience

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Candidates should have experience within the Energy discipline including experience with design, permitting, and applicable software applications

Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting project management tasks

Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards

Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D

Ability to build plan sets and other construction documents

Design experience that includes utilities, site layout, drainage, due diligence and permitting

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

Exceptional Retirement Plan : 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

Comprehensive Health Coverage : Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

Time Off : Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

Financial Wellness : Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

Professional Development : Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

Family-Friendly Benefits : New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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Posted Date 1 month ago (10 / 10 / 2025 9 : 06 AM)

ID 2025-20413

Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline / Focus Renewable Energy