Civil Engineer - Energy / Roads

Mott MacDonald; Genova; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

23 days annual leave

Life and accident insurance

Professional subscription

Annual bonus (Company performance)

Continuous development opportunities

Meal allowance

Commuting cost reimbursement

Employee ownership culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join our Digital Award winning High Voltage Civil and Structural Team in Genova, Italy. You will contribute to HV Substation, HVDC Converter Station, Overhead Line and Cable projects across a diverse portfolio.

You will work in a hybrid setup with opportunities for advancement, collaborating with professionals across Europe and beyond. Degree in Civil Engineering and chartership are preferred, with strong design and client-facing skills.

Competenze

• Degree in Civil engineering; Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Experience in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) networks and HV substations is advantageous.
• Experience with road design projects and road geometry is preferred.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams; client-facing responsibilities.

Mansioni

• Carry out design and development functions for HV Substation, HVDC Converter Station, Overhead Line and Cable projects.
• Produce and review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings and reports for Civil designs.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Contribute to proposal writing and project management across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.

Conoscenze

HV Substation

Civil Design

FEED

Design Coordination

Engineering Calculations

Client Liaison

Communication skills

Formazione

Civil Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineer

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Bentley InRoads

Descrizione del lavoro

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role

Our office-based department provides Civil and Structural expertise across Substation, HVDC Converter Station, Overhead Line, and Cable projects. We are looking for a experienced Civil Engineer to join our Digital Award winning High Voltage (HV) Civil and Structural Team based in Genova, Italy, Madrid, Spain or Belgrade, Serbia. The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team.

The selected candidate will carry out work on HV Substation, HVDC Converter Station, Overhead Line and Cable projects, fulfilling tasks including:

• Design and Development functions:
  • Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
  • Preparation of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages
  • Detailed Civil Design: drawings, cross-sections, and 3D models
  • Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams
  • Preparation of Specifications
  • Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse
• Design Assurance functions:
  • Producing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications, drawings and reports for Civil designs
  • Engaging regularly with the Client and stakeholders to ensure the efficient delivery of projects, providing regular updates on progress and status of work within your own area of responsibility, as well as identifying and communicating issues that could impact programme, quality or cost
  • Proposal writing
  • Project Management and coordination across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ensuring that design complies with relevant codes and regulations
• Road specific:
  • Collaboration with civil engineers, urban planners, and transportation experts to create road designs that meet functional requirements
  • Development of detailed plans for new roads, road extensions, or modifications to existing roadways
  • Consideration of factors such as traffic flow, safety, environmental impact, and aesthetics
  • Determining the alignment (horizontal and vertical) of roads, including curves, slopes, and intersections
  • Optimizing road geometry to ensure smooth traffic flow, minimizing accidents, and accommodating pedestrians and cyclists
  • Selection of appropriate materials for road construction (e.g., asphalt, concrete)
  • Specification of construction details, cross-sections, and pavement thickness
  • Assessment of environmental impact and incorporation of sustainable practices
  • Consideration of drainage, landscaping, and noise reduction
  • Proficiency in using design software such as AutoCAD, Bentley Inroads, or similar tools
  • Knowledge on current EU highway design standards, safety guidelines, and legal requirements
  • Experience with road design projects

Candidate specification

Requirements:

• At the outset we would expect some experience in all named areas but, should your application be successful, you will have the opportunity to learn from other team members and to further develop your skills
• Willingness to engage with new challenges as well as an ability to work confidently on tasks for which they have prior experience
• Demonstrate good written communication skills including report writing
• Excellent communication and people skills. You will be in a client facing role and will be expected to liaise with clients and contractors both on-site and over the phone
• Degree in Civil engineering. They should also be a Chartered Engineer or be working towards applying chartership
• Prepared to undertake leadership role and assist in further development of the team
• Previous experience as an Engineer working with Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Networks in high voltage substations and cable routing projects would be an advantage
• Detailed knowledge of construction health and safety regulations and preferably, although not essential, knowledge of transmission network operator’s construction practices
• Awareness of process, equipment layout and associated considerations such as RFI

Although the central team is mainly UK based, we regularly bid for projects all around the UK and Overseas. The company offers an agile working arrangement which is dependent on business priorities. This can be agreed with your manager to effectively meet client, team and personal commitments. A prospective candidate should be prepared to undertake short-term site visits to meet with clients and contractors

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 22 days per year annual leave
• Life and accident insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – subject to Company performance
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
• Benefits that suit you, including a meal allowance, annual leave allowance, and reimbursement of monthly public transport costs
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [e-mail] and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.