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Senior Civil Engineer - Signing Bonus Eligible

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Texas, Houston
Jun 27, 2026
Your Job DEPCOM Power, a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm in the renewable energy industry, is seeking a Sr. Civil Engineer to join our growing team. We are looking for civil engineers who are passionate about the challenge of utility-scale renewable energy design. Whether your background is in land development, industrial facilities, transportation, water resources, mining, utilities, or renewable energy, we are interested in engineers who bring strong technical fundamentals, sound judgment, curiosity, and a desire to help solve complex site development and construction challenges. This position can be physically based out of our facility in Katy, TX (greater Houston, TX area) or Pleasanton, CA (greater San Francisco Bay area). Hybrid work schedule. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home on Fridays! Our Team As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for utility solar, battery energy storage, and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement, construction, repowering, and operations and maintenance services. Why This Role Is Unique You will help design and construct some of the largest renewable energy projects in North America. This role combines civil engineering, construction, environmental stewardship, and field problem-solving at a scale rarely seen in traditional site development. What You Will Do Develop civil engineering and site preparation designs for large-scale renewable energy projects. Support construction activities by reviewing field conditions, responding to contractor questions, evaluating design adjustments, and helping resolve site challenges. Apply engineering judgment to develop practical, economical, and constructible solutions while meeting project requirements. Collaborate with project, structural, electrical, environmental, and construction teams. Prepare and review grading plans, drainage studies, erosion and sediment control plans, SWPPP documentation, specifications, and related civil deliverables. Perform site visits to evaluate terrain, drainage patterns, soil conditions, constructability considerations, and overall site development strategy. Lead discussions with project stakeholders and help drive alignment on technical solutions. Address challenges related to grading, drainage, erosion control, soil stabilization, and site constructability. Identify opportunities to improve project cost, quality, schedule, and execution. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Demonstrated capability and legal eligibility to act as the sealing Engineer of Record for civil engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and related design deliverables. Experience in one or more of the following areas: site development, land development, transportation engineering, industrial facilities, utility infrastructure, water resources, or renewable energy projects. Genuine interest in renewable energy civil design and a desire to apply civil engineering judgment to large-scale site development, construction, drainage, earthwork, and constructability challenges. Experience developing civil engineering designs and supporting construction activities. Understanding of grading, drainage, earthwork, stormwater management, and site development fundamentals. Strong problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills. Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% for site visits and project support. What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications) Utility-scale solar or battery energy storage projects. Large-scale grading and earthwork design. Hydrology and hydraulic analysis. Stormwater permitting and regulatory coordination. Erosion and sediment control design. Geotechnical engineering and soil stabilization. Construction support, field engineering, or owner's engineering experience. Experience serving as Engineer of Record. For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - 165,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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