Job Description
Job Description
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 55+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards :
- Nine consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" (#16) by Zweig Group
- Recognized as #10 in the "Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms" in the U.S. by Zweig Group
- Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region.
- Recognized in Crains "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan.
- Recognized in Crains Magazine as one of Michigan's largest privately held companies.
We're hiring a Civil Subject Matter Expert to serve as the on-site technical authority for the civil scope of utility-scale solar projects across the U.S. This is a field-first role—you will live on the jobsite rotation as needed, partnering with EPCs, contractors, and the owner's team to drive constructability, quality, cost, and schedule from pre-construction through commissioning. Prior office / design coordination experience is a plus, but the work is 100% site execution. The project sites are across Texas.
What You'll Do
Own the civil scope on site : Lead daily coordination for grading / earthwork, stormwater / drainage, access roads, foundations, and BOP civil interfaces.Ensure compliance & constructability : Verify survey control; validate grading models, cut / fill, compaction, haul routes, and road sections; enforce SWPPP / E&S controls.Interpret IFC plans, submit RFIs, review submittals, manage redlines / as-builts, and drive value-engineering solutions.Quality & risk management : Establish QA / QC checks, witness tests / inspections, track NCRs and corrective actions; identify risks early and implement mitigations.Schedule & cost support : Maintain 2–4 week look-ahead plans, track quantities and productivity, validate pay apps / change orders for civil work.Documentation & turnover : Maintain photo logs, field sketches, as-builts, punch lists, and civil turnover packages.Safety leadership : Champion site safety; integrate civil means / methods into JHAs, traffic / lift plans, and daily briefings.What You'll Bring
Experience : 7–12+ years in civil construction for utility-scale solar or comparable large industrial / linear projects (renewables, T&D, data centers, heavy civil). Extensive field execution required.Technical depth : Mass grading, drainage / hydrology, erosion & sediment control, access roads, foundations, survey control, machine control / GPS workflows.Tools : Proficiency with Civil 3D (for plan interpretation / markups), Bluebeam, and quantity takeoffs; working knowledge of hydrology / stormwater tools (Hydraflow, HEC-HMS / HEC-RAS or similar). Drone / orthomosaic and GPS / machine-control familiarity is a plus.Standards : SWPPP, IBC, state / local grading and stormwater ordinances; comfort interpreting geotechnical reports and survey deliverables.Soft skills : Clear communicator, decisive in the field, collaborative with EPCs and subcontractors; proven ability to mentor field engineers and foremen.Credentials : BS in Civil Engineering or related field preferred. PE strongly preferred (or ability to obtain). OSHA-30 (or willingness to obtain). Valid driver's license.Nice to Have
Experience with multi-hundred-MW solar programs, BESS co-location, and T&D interconnect civil interfaces.Prior office / design coordination (RFIs, submittals, grading model review) to expedite field decisions.Exposure to earned value, production tracking, and change-order development for civil scopes.#LI-TK1
Atwell Benefits : To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
Work / Life :
Generous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveFlexible work schedules are available for some positionsTenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferencesCompensation :
Competitive Compensation packagesAnnual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards401K match - 1 : 1 up to 4% of compensationTuition AssistanceStudent Loan Repayment up to $25KPaid Licensing / Certification Fees and RenewalsFinancial Rewards for Obtaining LicensureEmployee Referrals up to $5,000Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)Dependent Care Match'Atwell'ness :
Medical (BC / BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)Family Planning & IVF BenefitsPet InsuranceHealth Savings Account & Flex Spending Account optionsEmployer paid LTD, STD, and life insuranceMetlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illnessMember Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work / life referral services