Principal Civil Engineer

JOB TITLE: Principal Civil Engineer LOCATION: Remote or Princeton, NJ REPORTS TO: Executive Director Engineering - EPC Kindle Energy LLC ("Kindle") is a leading power generation and asset management company focused on the management, optimization and development of energy assets across the United States and Canada. A portfolio company of Blackstone Group Inc., one of the world's largest alternative asset managers with over $1trillion in assets under management, Kindle operates with the backing of a premier global investment firm. Kindle currently manages 8.8 GW of power generation assets located in Ohio, Indiana, Texas, Louisiana and Colorado. Our development and construction achievements include ongoing construction of Magnolia Power, LLC, a 700 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) project in Louisiana, and Mountain Peak Power, a 164 MW peaking project in Colorado. We are actively working to expand our footprint through three separate natural gas projects under development: Canyon Peak Power (Colorado)-a 156 MW peaking facility; Wolf Summit Energy (West Virginia)-a 610 MW CCGT; and Lincoln Land Energy Center (Illinois)-a 1156 MW CCGT. Each of these projects reinforce Kindle's growth and our commitment to delivering reliable, efficient and flexible power solutions to meet evolving grid demands. Job Overview The Principal Civil Engineer will lead the civil, structural, and architectural engineering efforts for large-scale power generation projects, including gas turbines – simple and combined cycle facilities. This role is pivotal in ensuring the structural integrity, constructability, and regulatory compliance of all civil works from design through commissioning. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in civil engineering for energy infrastructure and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and collaboration. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engineering Leadership: Lead the civil, structural, and architectural scope of work, including foundations, site grading, drainage, structural steel, and building design.
• Design Oversight: Review and approve design packages, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards. Provide upfront design direction to Engineer of Record.
• Construction Support: Provide support during construction, including coordinating resolution of design issues, RFIs, and change management.
• Geotechnical Coordination: Interface with geotechnical consultants to ensure appropriate foundation design and soil-structure interaction.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all CSA work complies with applicable codes (IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE) and environmental regulations.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Review and provide input to technical bid evaluations, post award coordinate vendor submittal review with the EOR, interface between EOR and civil subcontractors and site teams to ensure timely and quality execution.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee civil inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with electrical, mechanical, I&C, and procurement team members to ensure integrated project delivery.

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (required)
• Professional Engineering license (preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in civil engineering for power generation or heavy industrial projects
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis, foundation design, architectural standards for power plant buildings, and construction practices
• Experience with design software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, RISA, AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Familiarity with permitting and environmental compliance for energy projects
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently

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