Hybrid Civil Engineering Lead, Engineering Services

at Moss & Associates (Construction)

• Job title: Civil Engineering Lead, Engineering Services
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Fort Lauderdale, United States

About the role

• Civil Engineering Lead at Moss, providing expertise in large-scale Solar and BESS projects. Leading teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep expertise within Civil Engineering and operate with autonomy to lead complex engineering tasks, ensuring large-scale Solar and BESS projects maintain technical accuracy and constructability.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards across all engineering tasks.
• Support the team in identifying and addressing safety concerns during project execution.
• Own the civil basis of design and technical standards, accountable for consistency, constructability, and compliance across all projects.
• Validate geotechnical and grading frameworks, driving testing methodologies that anticipate field issues before they occur.
• Direct quality oversight of civil deliverables and approve deviations when justified.
• Ensure learnings from the field are embedded into updated standards and design guidance.
• Consult with Senior SMEs on industry-level advances to keep internal processes best-in-class.
• Ensures resources, processes, and standards are in place to deliver high-quality civil engineering outputs across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Accountable for evaluating and resolving complex field troubleshooting issues, coordinating resolutions across Engineering Management, Engineers of Record, and site operations.
• Direct involvement in design reviews with final accountability for civil inputs and alignment with EPC execution.
• Lead the execution of lessons learned initiatives across projects, turning them into systematic process improvements.
• Oversee the development and upkeep of tools/workflows for internal processes.
• Review geotechnical reports and hydrology reports for project risks and cost estimating.
• Oversee Stormwater management and drainage strategy during the estimating phase of the project and ensure compliance through project design.
• Review Engineer of Record for Civil design to ensure designs are cost-efficient and improve overall constructability.
• Collaborate with field teams, including engineers and construction crews, to assist with the development of earthwork and foundation plans, ensuring compliance with design requirements and site-specific constraints.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams on geotechnical and hydrological matters, addressing any challenges or issues that may arise during the construction phase.
• Identify design modifications that optimize cost.
• Reduce rework costs through proactive technical oversight.
• Recommend innovative, cost-efficient technical approaches.
• Act as primary mentor for the Civil Engineering Services team.
• Serve as an escalation point for technical issues among PEs/Assoc. SMEs.
• Act as a primary resource within the business for high-level civil design support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, engineering, a technical field, or a related discipline is required.
• 5+ years of Civil Engineering experience is required.
• 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role is required.
• 3+ years of experience in the utility-scale solar industry is required.
• A broad understanding of related fields to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with industry codes and compliance in the discipline area.
• Awareness of project lifecycle requirements and documentation flow.
• Strong technical review and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, GIS software, and relevant design/drafting tools (CAD).
• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Drive cross-discipline coordination on technical issues.
• Demonstrate an execution mindset; proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows and deliverables.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support engineering and project execution teams, up to 25% for remote roles and up to 5% for office-based roles.

Benefits

• Moss is an equal opportunity employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.