Civil Engineer (Project Development)

Solarvest Holdings Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest Holdings Bhd is seeking a Civil 3D-proficient design engineer to support bid and project development for ground-mounted and rooftop solar PV projects. You will translate client SI reports and topographic surveys into site development packages, including grading, earthworks, drainage, and piling recommendations, feeding bids and detailed design.

This hands-on role sits at the intersection of civil design and geotechnical interpretation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D (surfaces, grading, volumes).
• Exposure to drainage design principles and stormwater calculations.
• Ability to read geotechnical/SI reports (SPT data, logs, groundwater).
• Familiarity with piling and foundation types is a plus.
• Good communication and collaboration with senior engineers and clients.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform topographic simulations and slope analysis to inform layout decisions.
• Assist earthworks, grading design, and cross-check volume take-offs.
• Support drainage and detention pond design tied to grading plan.
• Interpret SI data and map subsurface conditions for pile design input.
• Prepare bid drawings, technical write-ups, and coordinate with consultants.

Skills

Topographic analysis

Site development coordination

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

PVSyst

PVCase

AutoCAD

Job description

We're looking for a Civil 3D-proficient design engineer to support bid and project development for ground-mounted and rooftop solar PV projects. You'll work under the guidance of the Project Development Manager, helping turn site investigation (SI) reports and topographic surveys from clients into workable site development packages — grading and earthworks plans, drainage and retention pond designs, and piling method recommendations — that feed directly into technical bids and detailed design.

This is a hands-on technical role sitting at the intersection of civil design and geotechnical interpretation. You'll have direct mentorship and support from senior engineers as you build up ownership of these workstreams.

Topographic simulation & slope analysis

• Assist in importing and processing topographic survey data in Civil 3D to build existing-ground surface models
• Support slope and aspect analysis to help identify constraints for array layout, access roads, and platform levels
• Help simulate proposed grading scenarios against existing topography under senior engineer guidance

Earthworks & grading design

• Assist in developing cut & fill plans and proposed platform levels using Civil 3D grading tools
• Calculate cut and fill volumes and help prepare earthwork quantity take-offs for cost estimation
• Support iteration of grading strategy against site constraints — SI findings, slope limits, road access, and drainage

Drainage & retention pond design

• Support catchment area delineation and peak runoff calculations using standard methods (e.g. Rational Method / MSMA or equivalent)
• Assist in designing drainage layouts, culverts, and site drainage networks tied to the grading plan
• Help size and site detention/retention ponds, including outlet structures and discharge control, under senior review

Geotechnical interpretation & piling design input

• Learn to read and interpret site investigation (SI) reports — borehole logs, SPT data, weathering grades, RQD/RQC, and groundwater levels
• Help map subsurface conditions against the proposed grading plan to identify founding conditions across zones
• Support piling/foundation method recommendations per zone, working closely with senior engineers and geotechnical consultants
• Flag where additional site investigation or specialist geotechnical input may be needed

Bid & project support

• Prepare drawings, volume take-offs, and technical write-ups supporting bid submissions
• Help coordinate with clients' civil/geotechnical consultants to clarify SI findings and site constraints
• Support cost estimation for earthworks, drainage, and foundation scopes during bid preparation

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D (surfaces, grading, corridors, volume calculations)
• Some exposure to drainage design principles and stormwater calculation methods
• Willingness and aptitude to learn to read geotechnical/SI reports (SPT data, weathering grades, rock quality designation, groundwater data)
• Basic familiarity with piling and foundation types (driven, screw/helical, micro-pile, drilled-grouted, spread footing) is a plus, not required
• Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude — this role works closely with senior engineers, clients' consultants, and internal teams
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred

Good to have

• Prior exposure to solar PV or renewable energy site development projects
• Familiarity with Malaysian regulatory bodies and standards relevant to site development (e.g. DOE, JPS, local authority drainage guidelines)
• Exposure to PVSyst, AutoCAD, PVCase or similar solar design tools

• Hands-on mentorship from senior engineers and managers across real utility-scale and C&I solar PV projects
• Exposure across the full site development chain — from raw SI/topo data to bid-ready technical packages
• A clear growth path toward greater project ownership as experience builds