Civil SME

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.

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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 Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages 
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals up to $5,000
• Annual 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 Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services