Senior Technician - Renewable Infrastructure

RPS Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technician in Renewable Energy Infrastructure to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role involves supporting the design and development of innovative renewable energy projects, including wind and transmission infrastructure. You will utilize your expertise in AutoCAD and Civils 3D to create engineering drawings and develop sustainable drainage designs. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about renewable energy and civil engineering, this is a chance to make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a Junior Technician or equivalent.
• HND or HNC in Civil Engineering or similar qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support design packages for renewable energy projects.
• Assist in tender submissions and maintain project quality processes.
• Be the point of contact for clients on selected work packages.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Engineering Drawing

DMRB Knowledge

Technical Reporting

Education

HND in Civil Engineering

BTEC Certificate in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Pipe Network Modelling Software

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 Technician (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) to join our team in Edinburgh.

Experience:

• Relevant work experience as a Junior Technician or equivalent post
• Knowledge and competence in the use of AutoCAD and other relevant software packages

Technical Attributes:

• Creation of engineering drawings using AutoCAD software
• Modelling and analysis of linear type construction using Civils 3D modelling software
• Design using pipe network, attenuation system and culvert modelling software
• Knowledge and ability to apply DMRB and local road standards in order to assess or develop access solutions
• Ability to produce concise engineering drawings or high-quality presentation drawings, technical reports and calculations

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed design phases of renewable energy projects relating to:
• Wind, transmission or other renewable energy project infrastructure access design with consideration of buildability, electrical component transport standards, environmental constraints and statutory approvals
• Site layout and route options for the concept design for planning approval and environmental impact assessment purposes
• Bridge and retaining structure geometry considering structural form and flooding levels and coordination of geotechnical and structural design
• Catchment assessments, culvert hydraulic design including authorisations
• Sustainable drainage design for rural or urbanised sites including consultation and authorisation with statutory consultees
• Public highway design concepts or detailed design including geometry, drainage, signs, markings, swept-path analysis, considering pavement design and development of construction details for temporary or permanent modifications related to facilitating electrical component delivery including road authority consultation and consent
• Assist the preparation of tender submission packages including multi-disciplinary design statements and presentation drawings
• Assist with compilation of as-built drawings and records
• From design concept to detailed stage, be aware of health, safety and environmental hazards. Work with the project team, contractor or developer clients to continually develop own knowledge of project life cycle hazards, risk and mitigation
• Be the point of contact for our clients for selected work packages and join and contribute to client project meetings when needed
• Implement relevant company project management framework quality processes
• Maintain awareness and support the attainment of financial targets relating to personal utilisation
• Seek guidance and feedback from colleagues when needed whilst maintaining ownership of work tasks to assist in driving forward their timely and accurate completion
• Develop capability to present, discuss and develop own technical work to assist its checking and approval
• Participate and contribute to regular team meetings

Qualifications:

• HND or HNC in Civil Engineering or similar qualification
• BTEC (equivalent or better) Certificate or Diploma in Civil Engineering or other recognised discipline or working towards qualification