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.