Senior Civil SWPPP Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Manage all civil SWPPP engineering initiatives to guarantee timely resolution of warranty claims, adherence to client and regulatory requirements, maintenance of quality standards, and alignment with budget and constructability expectations.

• Act as Signal’s primary authority on SWPPP compliance and performance, taking ownership of all SWPPP warranty and O&M erosion-related matters across operational projects.

• Assess post-construction erosion, sediment control failures, and drainage issues, devising corrective action plans that are pragmatic, cost-efficient, and compliant.

• Perform site investigations and forensic assessments of erosion and drainage challenges to identify root causes (grading, hydrology, soil conditions, installation, maintenance, etc.).

• Provide explicit field guidance to Operations teams for effective execution.

• Work collaboratively with Engineers of Record (EORs) to synchronize design intent with field performance discrepancies.

• Review civil design packages to ensure SWPPP constructability and long-term functionality.

• Create and standardize SWPPP best practices, details, and specifications.

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure smooth integration.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• 8–12+ years of civil engineering experience with a strong focus on: SWPPP design, implementation, and compliance.

• Expertise in erosion and sediment control.

• Knowledge of stormwater management.

• Direct experience in addressing SWPPP warranty or post-construction O&M challenges.

• Familiarity with multi-state SWPPP regulatory frameworks.

• 3+ years of experience supporting utility-scale solar or renewable EPC projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred or required based on the candidate).

• Proven experience in resolving field-based erosion and drainage concerns.

• Strong understanding of: NPDES permitting requirements.

• State and local SWPPP regulations.

• Hydrology and drainage design principles.

• Soil stabilization techniques and erosion control systems.

• SWPPP inspection and compliance protocols.

• Familiarity with AISC, ASCE, ANSI, ASTM, and other relevant codes and standards.

• Proficiency in relevant engineering software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, and applicable SWPPP documentation and inspection platforms preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer