Senior Civil Engineer

About the role

Redwood Materials is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to serve as a senior individual contributor on our internal EPC Infrastructure Engineering team. In this role, you will independently deliver civil design and engineering across our battery manufacturing, recycling, and BESS infrastructure projects - managing work through all phases from planning and design through bid and construction. You will partner closely with internal multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants to produce coordinated, code-compliant designs that support Redwood's mission of building a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries and battery energy storage systems. You will manage multiple civil engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with aggressive project timelines and strict quality standards. You will independently develop high-quality civil engineering deliverables including construction documents, drawings, specifications, narratives, and calculations in conformance with IBC, ASCE 7, and local jurisdictional requirements. You will proactively communicate project needs, changes, schedule, and status to internal stakeholders and external team members to maintain clarity and alignment throughout project execution. You will review drawings and proposals by vendors, engineers, and architects, and drive multi-disciplinary coordination across structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and I&C disciplines to resolve design interfaces. You will perform constructability reviews, site inspections, and field checks to confirm adherence to design intent, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance during all project phases. You will manage external civil engineering consultants including scope of work, deliverables, and budget, and guide consultant designs through project completion to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead civil engineering efforts for battery manufacturing, recycling, and battery energy storage systems infrastructure across project life cycles.
• Develop detailed civil engineering construction documents, drawings, specifications, narratives, and calculations independently and to a high standard.
• Ensure all designs comply with IBC, ASCE 7, and local jurisdictional requirements through rigorous review and validation.
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external consultants to align structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and instrumentation & control designs.
• Manage multiple civil projects simultaneously while tracking schedules, deliverables, and resource needs to meet aggressive timelines.
• Perform constructability reviews, site inspections, and field checks to verify that designs are executed correctly and safely.
• Review and provide feedback on vendor drawings and proposals to ensure accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Manage external civil engineering consultants, defining scope of work, deliverables, and budgets while guiding designs to completion.
• Communicate project status, changes, and needs clearly and regularly to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Support site visits, permitting documentation, and regulatory interactions as required to keep projects moving forward.
• Maintain thorough documentation of design decisions, calculations, and revisions for future reference and audit purposes.
• Identify and resolve design issues proactively to avoid delays, cost overruns, and construction conflicts.
• Contribute to process improvements for civil engineering workflows, standards, and quality assurance on battery infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, plant engineers, and site leadership to align civil engineering outputs with overall project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required; advanced degree or professional certification may be considered.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred, with experience obtaining licensure in Nevada strongly supported.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant civil engineering experience, with a demonstrated track record on complex projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality outputs.
• Extensive experience with IBC, ASCE 7, and local jurisdictional codes as they apply to industrial and infrastructure facilities.
• Strong skills in civil design software, CAD tools, and office productivity suites for producing precise engineering documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project deliverables from planning through completion.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed and to work on a flexible schedule to support project demands.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the McCarran, NV area to perform the role onsite.

Nice to have

• Experience with battery manufacturing, recycling, or energy storage infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with site civil infrastructure for heavy industrial or utility-scale energy facilities.
• Background coordinating with contractors and managing consultant design deliverables in fast-paced environments.

Practical notes

This role requires on-site presence in McCarran, NV, and is not eligible for remote work arrangements. Travel to project sites may be required. Employment eligibility to work in the United States is required, and no sponsorship is available for this position.