Civil & Architecture Engineer

Description CIVIL & ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER Location: Cartersville, GA Classification: Salary ( Exempt ) Summary Serving as the technical advisor for Civil and Architectural Engineering on high-tech manufacturing facility (Fab) construction projects, this role acts as a primary liaison between corporate headquarters, local engineering firms, general contractors, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The Civil & Architectural Engineer ensures owner design and operational requirements are seamlessly integrated into project plans while upholding rigorous engineering quality standards. Key responsibilities include overseeing civil/architectural design, permitting, and construction execution to ensure compliance with local building codes, budget targets (Capex), and timeline milestones

Responsibilities

• EPC Management: Oversee end-to-end civil and architectural scope across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases for manufacturing Fab projects.
• Design & Owner Requirements Integration: Review structural and architectural engineering deliverables to align design execution with internal technical specifications and operational needs.
• Code Compliance & Permitting: Conduct egress, life safety, and code compliance reviews based on IBC/IFC standards; manage interactions with local Building Departments to secure necessary permits.
• Schedule & Permitting Alignment: Track permit lead times and synchronize approval schedules with active on-site construction timelines.
• General Contractor & Quality Oversight: Drive technical alignment with General Contractors (GC) and subcontractors, maintaining strict field quality control and reviewing contractor submittals.
• Capex & Schedule Management: Monitor project budgets, control architectural/civil cost impacts, and manage the overall construction schedule.
• Global Collaboration & Travel: Travel frequently to international company sites to align technical requirements, review designs, and coordinate execution between corporate headquarters and overseas entities.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Qcells.
• Perform other duties and special project, as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in civil/architectural engineering on industrial or large-scale facility projects.
• U.S. Code & Permitting Expertise: In-depth knowledge of U.S. building code frameworks (IBC/IFC) and proven experience managing AHJ/city permitting processes.
• Specialized Design Review: Hands-on capability in evaluating life-safety/egress plans, hazardous occupancy designations, and structural demands for complex industrial facilities (e.g., Cleanrooms, Central Utility Plants, chemical/gas storage zones).
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Demonstrated success translating manufacturing/production requirements (heavy machinery loads, clear heights, equipment layouts) into executable architectural designs.
• Technical Communication: Strong communication skills for collaborating with local authorities, design firms, and general contractors.
• Scheduling Capabilities: Strong ability to estimate and manage construction duration and schedules for both greenfield (new construction) and brownfield (renovation) projects.
• International Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel frequently to overseas locations for technical alignment, project reviews, and cross-border collaboration.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and walk the production area throughout the workday
• Able to lift to 50 pounds without restriction
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Q Cells
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Industrial Experience: Prior involvement in U.S.-based manufacturing plant or industrial cleanroom/facility expansion projects.
• Professional Licensure: Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect (RA) credential.
• Hazardous Systems Experience: Track record of successfully delivering projects that utilize industrial Gas and Chemical delivery systems.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.