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Senior Civil Engineering Designer

Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials

Design
McCarran, NV, USA
Posted on Jan 17, 2025

About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.

Senior Civil Engineering Designer

We are seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Civil Engineering Designer to support the site development of our pilot and commercial-scale battery recycling facilities. As part of the Infrastructure Development team, you will work closely with Professional Engineers to design, plan, and optimize site layouts, utility systems, and infrastructure for cutting-edge battery recycling operations.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Designing site layouts, grading, paving, striping, and underground utility distribution drawings in the latest version of AutoCAD Civil 3D under the supervision of Licensed Civil Engineers.
  • Conduct field reconnaissance to measure and document existing conditions for brownfield and greenfield developments.
  • Participate in project planning meetings and cross-functional design reviews.
  • Apply creative problem-solving skills to propose solutions beyond standard approaches.
  • Collaborate with supervisors to address complex design challenges, selecting appropriate methods and techniques.

Desired Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering or Civil Technology degree is preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in civil engineering design, ideally involving site development or brownfield industrial sites.
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D including: Plan and Profile development, pipe networks, pressure networks, grading functions, and surface development
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations relevant to site development is a plus.
  • Practical field experience in active construction settings is a plus.
  • Proficiency in basic surveying techniques, including the ability to set control points and collect accurate data using total stations, GPS, or other surveying equipment is preferred.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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