Staff Engineer - Renewable Energy

Company: Fourlane, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

One E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA Req #607Wednesday, January 22, 2025Imagine a place where responsibility is shared equally among all employees. Where leaders are approachable, and the open-door policy is the rule. Where employees are tasked to be innovative and work with an entrepreneurial spirit.Welcome to Manhard Consulting! We see problems as an opportunity for creativity, and we are looking for problem solvers to join our dynamic team. Our firm is organized into small teams to give you a strong sense of accountability and to achieve great results.Job Summary

• Responsible for renewable energy site development design with a focus on ground mounted solar arrays and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Technical tasks include but are not limited to conceptual site layout, utility design; roadway design; site grading design; storm drain design; storm water management design; water and sanitary sewer main design; soil erosion and sedimentation control design; floodplain studies; permitting and entitlement support; and construction support.Accountability and Duties
  • Designs site plans utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Prepares conceptual grading analyses and site layout.
  • Prepares and computes, but not limited to due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer opinion of probable costs, utility computations, detention/retention computations, storm water reports, earthwork analysis.
  • Assists in the production of final construction drawings.
  • Prepares permit applications for applicable municipal agencies.
  • Assists project managers as requested.
  • Assists with client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
  • Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
  • Attends client and public meetings - days or evenings.
  • Participates in business development efforts as requested.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to interact with a variety of people.
    • Adaptable and able to respond quickly and accurately under pressure.
    • Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
    • Must be fluent in the English language.
    • Available to work nights and weekends to complete projects as necessary.
    • Proficient in MS Office. AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a plus.
    • Must have a valid driver's license.Minimum Qualifications
      • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. 0-2 years related experience.Physical Demand
        • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
        • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, possibly for extended assignments.Employer's Disclaimer
          • This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Associate occupying this position.
          • The Firm reserves the right to add or revise an Associate's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
          • This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.Manhard does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Manhard employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Manhard and approved by the Manhard Talent Acquisition Team.Manhard Consulting is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent our culture and achievements.
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