Senior Civil & Structural Engineer - Renewable Energy

UEM Lestra Berhad; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UEM Lestra Berhad seeks an experienced civil/structural engineer to support renewable energy projects, focusing on design development, technical coordination, and construction oversight. You will ensure conformance with design, standards and schedules across earthworks, foundations, and associated structures.

Primary duties include daily site supervision, QA/QC, and coordination with EPC teams, authorities, and internal project groups to resolve technical issues and maintain project timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in civil and structural engineering, preferably within renewable energy, solar, infrastructure, EPCC or construction projects.
• Good technical knowledge of civil and structural works, including earthworks, foundations, piling, drainage, roads and structural works.
• Knowledge of construction methods, engineering drawings, specifications, method statements and ITPs.
• Good understanding of QA/QC and HSE requirements for construction activities.
• Good knowledge of local authority approval and statutory requirements.
• Good project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify potential cost and schedule implications of technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing civil and structural engineering design deliverables including earthworks, ESCP, piling/foundation design, roads, drainage, water reticulation, sewage, geotechnical works, fencing, substation/transformer foundations and buildings.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, owner’s engineers and internal project teams on civil and structural technical matters.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, authority requirements and approved design.
• Assist in identifying design gaps, constructability issues and potential technical risks and escalations to the Manager/Project Manager where required.
• Monitor and supervise civil and structural construction activities including earthworks, piling, foundations, roads, drainage, structural works, fencing, buildings and other related works.
• Ensure site works are carried out in accordance with approved IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs and quality requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor contractor performance, workmanship, progress and compliance with approved requirements.
• Identify and report construction issues, non-conformances, delays and technical risks to the Manager/Project Manager.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, owner’s engineers and internal project teams on civil and structural technical matters.
• Assist in monitoring C&S technical deliverables, project milestones and interfaces to support timely project execution.
• Review and coordinate technical queries, shop drawings, method statements, material submissions and other technical documents.
• Support the resolution of technical issues and ensure responses are properly documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

UEM Lestra Berhad seeks an experienced civil/structural engineer to support renewable energy projects, focusing on design development, technical coordination, and construction oversight. You will ensure conformance with design, standards and schedules across earthworks, foundations, and associated structures.

Primary duties include daily site supervision, QA/QC, and coordination with EPC teams, authorities, and internal project groups to resolve technical issues and maintain project timelines.