Civil Engineering Manager

Build What’s Next With Castillo Engineering At Castillo Engineering, we are helping shape the future of energy through the design and delivery of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and power infrastructure projects. We are seeking a Civil Engineering Manager to lead our civil engineering team while driving technical excellence, operational performance, and project success.

This role is ideal for a proven engineering leader who is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and delivering high-quality site development and civil engineering solutions. You will play a critical role in growing our civil engineering capabilities while supporting the successful execution of renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the United States.

Why You’ll Love Working Here We are a fast-growing, mission-driven firm where leaders are empowered to make a meaningful impact. As a Civil Engineering Manager, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and develop talented engineers, enhance engineering standards, and contribute directly to projects that accelerate the transition to clean energy.

You'll join a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous professional growth.

Position Overview The Civil Engineering Manager is responsible for providing leadership, technical oversight, and operational management for the Civil Engineering Department. This role oversees project execution, team development, quality assurance, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.

The successful candidate will manage a team of civil engineers and designers supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and related infrastructure projects. This individual will work closely with project managers, discipline leaders, and executive leadership to ensure project success, support business growth, and maintain engineering excellence across the organization.

This position combines technical leadership, people management, client support, and operational oversight to drive the success of the civil engineering practice.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the Civil Engineering Department, ensuring successful project execution and team performance.
• Provide technical oversight for civil engineering design activities, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, roadway design, and site development.
• Manage engineering resources, team utilization, and workload planning across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support project managers in project planning, scheduling, staffing, and risk management activities.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Establish and maintain civil engineering design standards, tools, processes, and best practices.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and designers at various stages of their careers.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, structural, substation, and project management groups.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, budgeting, and client presentations.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency, and project execution.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs across civil engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development and execution of departmental goals, objectives, and growth strategies.

What You Bring Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of civil engineering experience supporting site development, infrastructure, energy, utility, or related projects.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership, project management, or supervisory experience.
• Experience designing and managing grading, drainage, stormwater, and site development projects.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience reviewing engineering deliverables and overseeing QA/QC processes.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, transmission, substation, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within a consulting engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and related civil engineering software.
• Knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater permitting, and erosion and sediment control design.
• Experience managing geographically distributed or remote engineering teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Multi-state engineering licensure or ability to obtain additional licenses through comity.
• Experience supporting business development and client relationship management initiatives.

Leadership & Professional Development We are seeking a leader who combines technical excellence with a commitment to developing others. The ideal candidate is passionate about mentoring engineers, improving processes, and creating an environment where collaboration, accountability, and innovation thrive.

We value leaders who continuously seek opportunities to improve themselves, strengthen their teams, and advance the quality of our engineering services.

Our philosophy: Exceptional results are achieved when great engineering is combined with strong leadership, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (if applicable).
• Paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing civil engineering team.
• Exposure to innovative utility-scale renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative culture committed to mentorship, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing engineering organization.