Xijia Deng

About Xijia Deng

I am a licensed engineer specializing in civil, geotechnical, and structural design assessments for renewable energy projects including solar, wind, and battery storage. In my current role, I contribute to independent engineering and technical due diligence work, encompassing financial model review, contract review, site review, and civil engineering assessments.I approach my work with curiosity and a commitment to continual learning, allowing me to adapt quickly to new challenges and technologies. My expertise extends beyond traditional civil engineering realms and includes sustainability research, life cycle assessments, climate mitigation analysis, machine learning, building energy simulation, and data analytics. With a strong background in sustainability, renewables, energy markets, and climate policy analysis, I strive to bring depth and insight to every project.

Experience

1. Senior Project Engineer

   Natural Power

   Jun 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Perform technical due diligence for utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects, with a focus on civil, geotechnical, and structural design. • Analyze CAPEX/OPEX trends and validate financial model assumptions.• Review key technical terms in project contracts, including EPC, equipment procurement, offtake, and O&M agreements.• Optimize early-stage project layouts by assessing site constraints and constructability. • Consult clients on technical risks and design considerations, providing guidance on site constraints, engineering assumptions, contract terms, and mitigation strategies to support informed investment and development decisions.• Developed a BESS cost database and augmentation modeling tool.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Master of Science - MS, Energy, Civil Infrastructure, and Climate, Civil and Environmental Engineering

• Sierra Canyon School

  High School Diploma

  2012 — 2014

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Civil Environmental Engineering w/ minor in Architecture

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Research
• Passionate About Work
• Indesign
• Architectural Drawings
• Photography
• Poetry
• Customer Service
• Cultural Diversity
• International Awareness
• Fundraising
• Project Management
• Peer Mentoring
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Social Media
• Teamwork
• Powerpoint
• Communication
• Time Management
• Community Outreach
• Matlab
• Autocad
• Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
• Civil Engineering
• Graphic Design