Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience for their Renewable Energy team in Eden Prairie, MN. Responsibilities include solar site design, battery energy storage system design, project due diligence, and permitting. Candidates should have relevant engineering experience, a Professional Engineering license (or ability to obtain), and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D. The role offers a salary range of $90,000 - $130,000 and various employee benefits.
Overview

Kimley-Horn's Eden Prairie office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Renewable Energy team!

Responsibilities
• Our Renewable Energy team works on projects including:
• Solar Site Design (Community-scale & Utility-scale)
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Design
• Entitlements Support (all project sizes & types)
• Project Due Diligence and Site Constraints
• Jurisdictional Permitting and Agency Coordination
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules
• This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects
• You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships
• You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, owners, developers, and contractors

Qualifications
• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Candidates should have experience within the Renewable Energy discipline (or similar, with eagerness to learn about renewables!) including experience with design, permitting, and applicable software applications
• Experience with task management, conceptual and final design, and assisting project management tasks
• Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to build plan sets and other construction documents
• Design experience that includes utilities, site layout, erosion control, grading & drainage, due diligence and permitting

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000

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Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.