Civil Engineer - Renewables (Wind, Solar, BESS)

WSP USA; Colombia; Remote; COP 286,451,000 - 445,590,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Colombia is seeking a Civil Engineer – Renewables to join a multidisciplinary team. You will support planning, design, analysis, and execution of renewable energy projects (wind, solar, BESS) across the lifecycle from feasibility to construction.

The ideal candidate has 6–9 years of civil engineering experience with exposure to renewables and major infra, and advanced English and French. Candidates will collaborate with electrical, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and project

Qualifications

• 6 to 9 years of professional experience in civil engineering.
• Experience supporting renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, BESS, or related infra.
• Experience in site development, grading, drainage, road design, and civil infrastructure engineering.
• Experience supporting projects through feasibility, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project teams is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design and analysis for renewable energy projects (wind, solar, BESS, and related infra).
• Develop site grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and access road designs.
• Support the design of foundations, platforms, hardstands, collector systems, and site infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate site investigations and review topographical, geotechnical, hydrological, and environmental data.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance activities for renewables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and project management specialists.
• Review contractor submittals, construction documents, and technical deliverables.
• Participate in construction support activities, field inspections, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, regulations, and best practices.
• Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and technical proposal preparation.
• Contribute to project risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, project teams, contractors, and stakeholders in English and French.

Job description

WSP USA in Colombia is seeking a Civil Engineer – Renewables to join a multidisciplinary team. You will support planning, design, analysis, and execution of renewable energy projects (wind, solar, BESS) across the lifecycle from feasibility to construction.

The ideal candidate has 6–9 years of civil engineering experience with exposure to renewables and major infra, and advanced English and French. Candidates will collaborate with electrical, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and project