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title: 'Principal Engineer- Civil at ANS'
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# Principal Engineer- Civil at ANS

- **Company:** ANS
- **Location:** Columbus, OH
- **Compensation:** $147k–$189k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ans/3429139c-0567-4f1e-843f-754251af5532

## Job description

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm, we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports and featured in Inc. 5000’s Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we’re proud of what we’ve built and where we’re headed.

We’re allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match!

## WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

- A supportive, dynamic, and innovative team culture.
- Opportunities to attend industry events and showcase your skills.
- A chance to directly shape the voice and vision of one of the industry’s fastest-growing firms.

As Principal Engineer - Civil, you will be the strategic and technical leader driving the success of our civil engineering team. This role combines hands-on expertise with visionary leadership to deliver innovative solutions for renewable energy projects. You’ll shape long-term plans, mentor top talent, and ensure excellence across design, operations, and client engagement, positioning ANS as a trusted partner in sustainable infrastructure.

## WHAT YOU'LL DO:

- The role requires strong technical skills in Civil Engineering design including grading, drainage, erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater management and SWPP calculations and reports.
- The Principal Engineer will be the civil engineering lead on multi-discipline projects and interact directly with our clients.   Coordinate with the hydrology, geotechnical, structural and structural engineering teams.
- Developing technical solutions for a wide range of projects through the application of engineering knowledge and skills to support permitting and compliance needs for a diverse client base.
- Review and supervise calculations performed by others to ensure quality standards are met to stamp construction drawings and reports.
- Provide technical leadership for staff that utilize Civil 3D including alignments, profiles, and grading features to produce engineered construction plans.
- Assign tasks to junior engineering staff and designers for projects that you are leading.
- Provide construction support to our clients.

## WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

- A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required
- Professional Engineer required
- Proficiency in design software such as Civil 3D, HydroCAD.
- Experience in renewable energy projects such as solar, wind, or battery storage is highly preferred.
- 12+ years of experience.

If you’re passionate about clean energy design, precision engineering, and turning data into impact, we want to meet you! Join us in shaping the next generation of solar and battery storage projects—and help transform ANS into the name everyone in renewables knows.

## About ANS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ANS is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm delivering technical expertise for renewable energy, infrastructure, and data center projects across the United States and Mexico.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no external funding rounds publicly reported)
- **Headquarters**: South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Vatsal Shah (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS), high-voltage transmission, water/wastewater, data center infrastructure.
- **Target customers**: B2B – developers, utilities, municipalities, and private-sector clients needing engineering design, testing, and project management for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.
- **Mission**: "To support the renewable transition and data center growth that empowers our partners, people, and communities to build with confidence and purpose nationwide." [ans-team.com](https://ans-team.com/)

## Products & Services
Each major offering is delivered as a full-service engineering consulting package:
- **Electrical Engineering**: Design and analysis for power systems, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
- **Geotechnical Engineering**: Subsurface evaluation, foundation recommendations, soil/rock analysis.
- **Structural Engineering**: Design of buildings, bridges, and infrastructure with focus on safety and resilience.
- **Civil, Site & Land Development**: Planning, grading, drainage, and regulatory compliance for land projects.
- **Laboratory Materials Testing**: In-house testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt.
- **High Voltage & Transmission Line Engineering**: Design and grid integration for high-voltage systems.
- **Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)**: Full lifecycle design, grid compliance, and commissioning.
- **Photovoltaic (PV) Systems**: Utility-scale and commercial solar engineering.
- **Water & Wastewater Engineering**: Modernization of municipal water systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Revenue**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 3,500 projects completed, 800+ partners served. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers) — Headcount reported as 252 on LinkedIn (as of Sept 2026, +216.2% YoY), while the company website states "over 300 professionals across 19 offices." [linkedin.com/company/ans-team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team) / [ans-team.com/about-us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; no institutional investors listed.
- **Growth Signals**: Recognized as a 2026 Inc. 5000 honoree. [inc.com](https://www.inc.com/profile/ans-geo) — Rapid headcount growth (more than doubled in the past year). — 19 offices across the U.S. and Mexico. — Expanding into high-voltage, BESS, and PV engineering.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Cross-disciplinary integration**: Eliminates silos by offering civil, geotechnical, structural, electrical, and testing services under one roof, reducing handoffs and accelerating project timelines. [ans-team.com](https://ans-team.com/)
- **Tech-enabled delivery**: Uses proprietary in-house design tools and machine learning, leveraging knowledge from nearly 150 GW of supported projects. [ans-team.com/about-us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
- **People-first culture**: Emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, safety, and continuous learning — recognized as a "Best Firm to Work For." [linkedin.com/company/ans-team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team)
- **Integrated project management**: Dedicated project managers ensure responsive, intentional outcomes across all phases.

## Strategic Focus
- **Renewable energy transition**: Deepening capabilities in solar, wind, and battery storage to support utility-scale projects.
- **Data center growth**: Expanding engineering services for the rapidly growing data center market.
- **Geographic expansion**: Opening new offices across the U.S. to serve a national client base.
- **Talent scaling**: Aggressively hiring across all disciplines to keep pace with project demand (30+ open roles as of mid-2026).

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful work**: Projects directly impact renewable energy, resilient infrastructure, and environmental innovation. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **People-first culture**: Collaborative environment with a focus on safety, well-being, and mutual support. "You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find a team that has your back." [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **Room to grow**: Promotes from within, offers mentorship, technical training, and leadership development. [ans-team.com/careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
- **Diverse projects & locations**: Portfolio spans multiple industries and geographic regions; opportunities to work across offices in New Jersey, Texas, Kansas, Arizona, and Mexico.
- **Work model**: Not explicitly stated as remote-first; likely hybrid/office-based given the nature of engineering consulting. Offices in 19 locations.
- **Engineering culture**: Forward-thinking, tech-enabled, and solutions-focused. Engineers use latest tools and can contribute to proprietary design systems.

## Sources
1. [ans-team.com – Homepage](https://ans-team.com/)
2. [ans-team.com – Careers](https://ans-team.com/careers)
3. [ans-team.com – About Us](https://www.ans-team.com/about-us)
4. [LinkedIn – ANS team](https://linkedin.com/company/ans-team)
5. [Inc. 5000 Profile – ANS](https://www.inc.com/profile/ans-geo)

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