Civil Engineering Lead, Engineering Services

Moss’s Civil Engineering Lead, Engineering Services, will demonstrate deep expertise within Civil Engineering and operate with autonomy to lead complex engineering tasks, ensuring large-scale Solar and BESS projects maintain technical accuracy and constructability. This position will build organizational trust by leading new initiatives, driving process improvement and value engineering, supporting preconstruction efforts, engaging in cross-functional processes, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and providing leadership and accountability. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Ensure compliance with safety standards across all engineering tasks. 

• Support the team in identifying and addressing safety concerns during project execution. 

• Own the civil basis of design and technical standards, accountable for consistency, constructability, and compliance across all projects.  

• Validate geotechnical and grading frameworks, driving testing methodologies that anticipate field issues before they occur.  

• Direct quality oversight of civil deliverables and approve deviations when justified.  

• Ensure learnings from the field are embedded into updated standards and design guidance.  

• Consult with Senior SMEs on industry-level advances to keep internal processes best-in-class.  

• Ensures resources, processes, and standards are in place to deliver high-quality civil engineering outputs across multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Accountable for evaluating and resolving complex field troubleshooting issues, coordinating resolutions across Engineering Management, Engineers of Record, and site operations.  

• Direct involvement in design reviews with final accountability for civil inputs and alignment with EPC execution.  

• Lead the execution of lessons learned initiatives across projects, turning them into systematic process improvements.  

• Oversee the development and upkeep of tools/workflows for internal processes.  

• Review geotechnical reports and hydrology reports for project risks and cost estimating. 

• Oversee Stormwater management and drainage strategy during the estimating phase of the project and ensure compliance through project design. 

• Review Engineer of Record for Civil design to ensure designs are cost-efficient and improve overall constructability.

• Collaborate with field teams, including engineers and construction crews, to assist with the development of earthwork and foundation plans, ensuring compliance with design requirements and site-specific constraints. 

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams on geotechnical and hydrological matters, addressing any challenges or issues that may arise during the construction phase. 

• Identify design modifications that optimize cost.  

• Reduce rework costs through proactive technical oversight.  

• Recommend innovative, cost-efficient technical approaches.  

• Act as primary mentor for the Civil Engineering Services team.

• Serve as an escalation point for technical issues among PEs/Assoc. SMEs. 

• Act as a primary resource within the business for high-level civil design support.   

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, engineering, a technical field, or arelated discipline is required.  

• 5+ years of Civil Engineering experience is required. 

• 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role is required. 

• 3+ years of experience in the utility-scale solar industry is required

• A broad understanding of related fields to collaborate cross-functionally.  

• Familiarity with industry codes and compliance in the discipline area.   

• Awareness of project lifecycle requirements and documentation flow.  

• Strong technical review and problem-solving skills.  

• Effective leadership and team direction capabilities.  

• Proficiency in Excel, GIS software, and relevant design/drafting tools (CAD).  

• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical teams.  

• Drive cross-discipline coordination on technical issues.  

• Lead discipline teams to deliver accurate and timely outputs.  

• Demonstrate an execution mindset; proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows and deliverables.  

• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex problems. 

• Transfer knowledge effectively to less experienced engineers.  

• Balance technical execution with coaching and supervision. 

• Influence team standards and practices across the organization. 

• Willingness to travel as needed to support engineering and project execution teams, up to 25% for remote roles and up to 5% for office-based roles. 

• Knows how to have fun! 

JOB TITLE: SME, ENGINEERING SERVICES (CIVIL) 

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, OR HYBRID, OR REMOTE 

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED