Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects (Europe)

SSE plc; Bilbao; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Flexible working options

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Civil Engineer to help shape renewable energy projects across Spain, Italy, France and Greece. The role focuses on onshore wind with opportunities in solar and battery projects, supporting development, construction and handover.

You will coordinate delivery, review designs for safety, cost and constructibility, and manage external consultants. A degree in Civil Engineering and willingness to travel across Europe are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with experience in utility-scale renewables.
• Experience in wind farm balance-of-plant infrastructure and project delivery.
• Experience reviewing engineering studies, drawings and contractor deliverables.
• Commercially aware with ability to manage risk and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; willingness to travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate civil engineering delivery across utility-scale renewable projects, taking responsibility for balance-of-plant infrastructure from development through construction and operational handover.
• Review and challenge engineering studies, specifications, layouts and detailed designs for safety, constructibility, cost and long-term performance.
• Provide civil engineering expertise through site selection, design development, technical due diligence, tendering and contractor selection.
• Manage external engineering consultants and Owner’s Engineers, setting expectations and building relationships to deliver quality outcomes.
• Identify and manage engineering, programme and cost risks while championing safety by design and value engineering.

Skills

Civil engineering background

Wind energy knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a Civil Engineer to help shape renewable energy projects across Spain, Italy, France and Greece. The role focuses on onshore wind with opportunities in solar and battery projects, supporting development, construction and handover.

You will coordinate delivery, review designs for safety, cost and constructibility, and manage external consultants. A degree in Civil Engineering and willingness to travel across Europe are required.