Senior Engineer - Renewable Infrastructure

RPS Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Un leader dans le secteur de l'ingénierie, RPS Group, recherche un Senior Civil Engineer spécialisé en infrastructures d'énergie renouvelable à Édimbourg. Le rôle implique la conception de projets complexes en management multidisciplinaire tout en respectant des normes environnementales strictes. Rejoignez une équipe engagée à résoudre les défis d'ingénierie et à contribuer à un avenir durable, tout en bénéficiant de programmes de développement personnel et d'une culture inclusive.

Benefits

Accredited training

Personal development plan

Transparent career pathway

Flexible working

Wellbeing prioritization

Qualifications

• Expérience post-universitaire en ingénierie de conseil ou domaine similaire.
• Statut d'ingénieur agréé avec ICE, CIHT, ou progression vers cela.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir des projets d'infrastructures renouvelables, y compris des éoliennes.
• Gérer des projets d'ingénierie multidisciplinaires en tant que point de contact principal.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

Project management

Environmental engineering

Client relationship management

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Job description

We’re proud to have secured several project wins during 2023 as we provide sustainable solutions to our clients’ aspirations. With growing project deliverables and a strong growth strategy for Scotland, we currently have an opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) to join our team in Edinburgh.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices across 120+ countries, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS offers market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the production of design packages for renewable energy projects, including wind, transmission, and other infrastructure, considering buildability, electrical standards, and environmental constraints.
• Design bridges and retaining structures, considering flooding levels and structural forms.
• Conduct catchment assessments and culvert hydraulic design, including CAR authorization.
• Develop sustainable drainage concepts and details, consulting with EA or SEPA as needed.
• Create public highway improvement concepts and detailed designs for electrical component delivery, including consultations and permits.
• Coordinate with geotechnical and structural leads to support multidisciplinary design services.
• Manage multi-disciplinary engineering projects and serve as the client’s key point of contact.
• Manage health, safety, and environmental hazards from design to detailed stages, communicating residual risks effectively.
• Implement project management procedures, adhering to HSQE principles and statutory requirements.

Experience:

• Postgraduate experience in a consulting engineering practice or similar.
• Experience leading or being part of civil infrastructure design teams for renewable projects.
• Knowledge of onshore wind, offshore wind land-based works, and renewable infrastructure.
• Understanding of environmental and engineering design procedures and construction processes.
• Client relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant software.

Technical Attributes:

• Civil infrastructure design experience within core duties.
• Developing project management and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Experience creating engineering drawings in AutoCAD.
• Experience with Civils 3D modeling and geometrical design.
• Knowledge of sustainable drainage design software.
• Understanding of construction materials and testing.
• Ability to assess or develop access solutions using DMRB and local standards.
• Experience delivering design packages and obtaining approvals.
• Multidisciplinary knowledge in environmental, geotechnical, or structural disciplines.

Qualifications:

• BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status with ICE, CIHT, or working towards it preferred.

What’s in it for you?

Join RPS to work on impactful projects that create shared value. We support your learning and development with accredited training, a personal development plan, and a transparent career pathway. We value diversity, promote flexible working, and prioritize wellbeing.

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