Senior Civil Designer

Title: Sr. Civil Designer
Department: Engineering Center
Location: Hybrid
Supervisor: Manager of Civil/Structural Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid

SR. CIVIL DESIGNER

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The CivilDesigner will provide engineering support to the Engineering Center and is responsible for assisting in all stages of project design. This position reports to the Manager of Civil/Structural Engineering, or another management personnel that the CEO of the company may designate. This position is Hybrid and will work out of the Irvine, CA office and your home office.  Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time (PST). This position is expected to travel up to 30%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop detailed civil plans for BESS and PV systems, including equipment layouts, typical detail design, road cross sections, grading, trench section drawings, pile layouts and sizing diagrams, erosion control details, pipe profiles, foundation detail drawings and general arrangement. 
• Prepare initial and advanced design concepts during the proposal stage of projects with minimal information or guidance.
• Prepare drawings for civil, and structural elements of PV design as needed.
• Prepare various reports and documents such as bill of materials, basis of design, and studies as needed. 
• Plays a key role in the development of CAD standards, considering the needs of both engineering and design departments.
• Efficiently simplify project tasks within their discipline, enhancing productivity.
• Play a significant role in the Quality Assurance/Quality Control process, proactively taking ownership of project and task quality.
• Sustain excellent relationships with clients on behalf of the company
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and ethics within the organization.
• Commit to continuous learning to stay updated with current issues.
• Participate in safety training sessions and adheres to safety rules and guidelines.

• Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards;
• Assist with technical training for team members and new employees;
• Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality;
• Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example”  approach;
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•          An associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related engineering field.

•          Minimum of 5 years of engineering design experience in the solar industry or power industry.

•          Proficiency with AutoCAD and or Civil 3D is required, sheet plan production and experience with Sheet Set Manager.

•          Must have excellent technical communication abilities, including reading technical literature and engineering plans.

•          Strong in Microsoft Office Suite.

•          High level of attention to details

•          Ability to interpret engineers-provided drawings with mark-ups and comments.

•          Knowledge of standard deliverables in civil and structural construction drawings.

•          Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•          Strong command of English language both written and spoken.

•          Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player.

•          Candidates must currently have the authorization to work full-time in the United States.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 30% as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected].

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.