Working at ECA:

ECA Power develops, engineers, installs and operates large-scale solar and energy storage facilities in multiple states throughout the US. At ECA, our people and their wellness come first. Transparency in everything we do as a company and focus on work life balance is what makes ECA such a great place to be. Team outings, lunches, concerts, and challenges are all commonplace in our daily lives at ECA. We look forward to speaking with you about your career at ECA.

About the position:

The ECA Power team is expanding our development efforts on large scale ground mounts and energy storage projects across the US and we are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team. This is a hands-on, leadership position. You will work alongside our team of project developers, design engineers, civil engineers and engineering consultants to develop, design and permit prospective large scale solar and energy storage projects. This position will report to the COO/VP of Civil Engineering and will serve as our in-house civil entitlement expert. As the resident expert on the team, your role will be to gain approvals on civil entitlements, perform civil site and stormwater design and estimate the cost of the civil scope of work on your projects. This position is a strategic addition to our team as we continue to have fun growing our portfolio of renewable energy assets.

Desired skills and experience:

7+ years of full-time experience in site development and permitting.
Great at managing and engaging with our engineering partners and AHJ’s.
Experienced and comfortable with reviewing and critiquing other engineers' work products.
Self motivated and able to collaborate effectively with project developers, clients, consulting engineers, design, and technical personnel.
Excellent at communicating design concepts and leading meetings between clients, project engineers, permitting authorities, and consultants.
Having an open mind and a willingness to be creative to help find solutions to meet or exceed requirements or expectations of our permitting authorities and or customers.
Confident in your ability to interpret code, substantiate with the appropriate calculations and respectfully defend your position in a collaborative manner.
Possessing a high level of energy, resourceful and organized engineering professional with the ability to manage multiple projects and coach design engineers and project developers.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
AutoCAD Civil 3D, HYDROCAD, MS Office proficiency is a must.
Passionate about renewable energy and motivated to help move us away from fossil fuels.
Civil PE License and ability to become licensed in additional states is a plus.

Compensation:

ECA compensates employees with market-competitive base salary plus above-market variable compensation comprising, as appropriate for each position, of performance-related bonuses, transaction-based commissions, and equity-like rewards tied to company performance.

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000, while your actual salary may be below, within, or above this range depending on your location and qualifications.

Benefits and Culture:

ECA places great value on our employees’ experience beyond compensation and invests in team members’ wellbeing in many ways including the following:

Comprehensive health insurance benefits including medical, dental, and vision
401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match on 100% of first 4% of employee contributions
Flexible work schedules and time-off policies
All employees remote Fridays (+ one additional weekday during summer), with opportunities for additional hybrid work
Employee wellness consultants and perks
Free on-site fitness center (Waltham)
Parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Work visa sponsorships as needed
Sabbatical policy for long term employees

Location:

This position will be based out of our Nashua, NH or Waltham, MA offices. Remote and or hybrid work is possible for the right candidate.