Solar PV Civil/Structural Engineer II – Design & Build

Solarvest; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest is seeking a Civil and Structural Engineer II to join our growing solar engineering team in Malaysia. The role focuses on delivering detailed civil and structural design solutions for utility-scale solar farms as well as commercial & industrial rooftop or ground-mounted systems.

You will join a collaborative team to support project execution from concept to construction. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of civil/structural engineering experience within solar PV or renewable energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• 3-5 years of civil/structural engineering experience, preferably in solar PV or renewable energy projects.
• Experience with rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems is a plus.
• Registered with BEM or working towards IR status is optional.

Responsibilities

• Design and Documentation for civil/structural works.
• Prepare structural calculations, foundation designs, and layout drawings for PV mounting structures, inverter platforms, fencing, drainage, roads, and cable trenches.
• Support 3D modeling and drawing development with the drafting team.
• Contribute to design reports, technical proposals, and engineering specifications in line with project and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with PV design engineers and Project Engineers to ensure integration of civil/structural elements in the overall design.
• Participate in design review meetings and provide technical inputs to support internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Review self-checks and peer reviews of drawings, calculations, and documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Review subcontractor/shop drawings and material submissions with guidance from senior engineers.
• Ensure designs meet codes and standards (Eurocode, MS EN, UBC, CIDB, DOSH).
• Prepare documentation for local authority submissions and liaise with consultants if necessary.
• Provide construction phase support, including RFIs, site visits, and verification of design intent on site.

Skills

Good communication

Coordination

Ownership and accountability

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Civil 3D

SketchUp

Job description

Solarvest is seeking a Civil and Structural Engineer II to join our growing solar engineering team in Malaysia. The role focuses on delivering detailed civil and structural design solutions for utility-scale solar farms as well as commercial & industrial rooftop or ground-mounted systems.

You will join a collaborative team to support project execution from concept to construction. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of civil/structural engineering experience within solar PV or renewable energy