Principal Engineer- Civil

Job summary

The Principal Engineer serves as the strategic and technical lead for civil engineering on renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include overseeing design, supervising calculations for construction drawings, and mentoring junior staff.

Job details

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm, we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports and featured in Inc. 5000’s Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we’re proud of what we’ve built and where we’re headed. We’re allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match! WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE - A supportive, dynamic, and innovative team culture. - Opportunities to attend industry events and showcase your skills. - A chance to directly shape the voice and vision of one of the industry’s fastest-growing firms. As Principal Engineer - Civil, you will be the strategic and technical leader driving the success of our civil engineering team. This role combines hands-on expertise with visionary leadership to deliver innovative solutions for renewable energy projects. You’ll shape long-term plans, mentor top talent, and ensure excellence across design, operations, and client engagement, positioning ANS as a trusted partner in sustainable infrastructure. \n WHAT YOU'LL DO: * The role requires strong technical skills in Civil Engineering design including grading, drainage, erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater management and SWPP calculations and reports. * The Principal Engineer will be the civil engineering lead on multi-discipline projects and interact directly with our clients. Coordinate with the hydrology, geotechnical, structural and structural engineering teams. * Developing technical solutions for a wide range of projects through the application of engineering knowledge and skills to support permitting and compliance needs for a diverse client base. * Review and supervise calculations performed by others to ensure quality standards are met to stamp construction drawings and reports. * Provide technical leadership for staff that utilize Civil 3D including alignments, profiles, and grading features to produce engineered construction plans. * Assign tasks to junior engineering staff and designers for projects that you are leading. * Provide construction support to our clients. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: * A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required * Professional Engineer required * Proficiency in design software such as Civil 3D, HydroCAD. * Experience in renewable energy projects such as solar, wind, or battery storage is highly preferred. * 12+ years of experience. \n $147,000 - $189,000 a year Benefits: * 401(k) + company match * Health, dental, and vision insurance * Life insurance * Unlimited PTO * Professional development assistance * Bonus opportunities * Supportive, growth-oriented team environment \n If you’re passionate about clean energy design, precision engineering, and turning data into impact, we want to meet you! Join us in shaping the next generation of solar and battery storage projects—and help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows.

What you’ll do

The Principal Engineer serves as the strategic and technical lead for civil engineering on renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include overseeing design, supervising calculations for construction drawings, and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and over 12 years of experience. Proficiency in Civil 3D and HydroCAD is required, with a strong preference for experience in solar, wind, or battery storage projects.

Benefits

• 401(k) + company match • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Unlimited PTO • Professional development assistance • Bonus opportunities

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil Engineering Design
• Grading
• Drainage
• Erosion and Sedimentation Control
• Stormwater Management
• SWPP Calculations
• Civil 3D
• HydroCAD
• Renewable Energy Projects
• Technical Leadership
• Project Coordination
• Construction Support

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction
• Consulting