Civil Engineer Remote

Civil Engineer - 100% Remote

Overview

Take your civil engineering career to the next level-from anywhere.

We're looking for a Civil Engineer to play a key role in delivering distributed solar and battery energy storage projects (2-20 MW) across the U.S. In this fully remote position, you'll be directly contributing to real-world renewable energy solutions, helping drive the transition to a carbon-neutral future.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to work on high-impact energy infrastructure projects, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference-while continuing to grow your technical expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead civil design and scope development for solar PV and battery storage (BESS) projects

• Evaluate site feasibility, including grading, drainage, stormwater, hydrology, and geotechnical considerations

• Develop and optimize site layouts and grading plans for efficiency, constructability, and cost

• Design and review stormwater management systems in compliance with applicable standards

• Plan access roads and utility routing to support construction and long-term operations

• Contribute to foundation design for solar and energy storage infrastructure

• Collaborate cross-functionally with development, engineering, construction, and procurement teams

• Review and integrate third-party civil designs and studies

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously (~5 at a time) while maintaining quality and timelines

• Help drive best practices, standards, and process improvements across the team

What You Bring

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience, ideally in land development, utilities, or renewable energy

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Hands-on experience with site development (grading, drainage, stormwater, hydrology, geotechnical)

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment

• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fully remote team setting

• EIT-level knowledge or solid civil engineering foundation

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in solar, wind, or battery energy storage projects

• Background in land development for energy or infrastructure projects

• Exposure to transmission/distribution systems

• Passion for renewable energy and contributing to a sustainable future

Why This Role Stands Out

• 100% remote - work from home full-time

• Direct impact on renewable energy projects shaping the future grid

• Work on end-to-end project lifecycles, not just one phase

• Join a tight-knit, highly collaborative engineering team

• Strong focus on mentorship, training, and career growth

• Opportunity to develop expertise in solar + energy storage, one of the fastest-growing sectors in energy

Work Environment

You'll be part of a small, high-performing remote team (engineers + designers) that works closely together despite being fully distributed. The culture is built on communication, collaboration, and support, with strong leadership focused on helping you grow your career in renewable energy.

You'll partner daily with cross-functional teams across development, engineering, and construction-giving you broad exposure and real influence on project outcomes.

The Bottom Line

If you're looking for a fully remote role where you can work on meaningful projects, grow your technical skillset, and be part of a team that's actively building the future of clean energy-this is the opportunity for you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $55.29/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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