Lead Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects

gu-recruitment; al-Wusta; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

gu-recruitment seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to act as the civil technical authority for Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects. The role defines and enforces design criteria, reviews EPC/OEM civil designs, and oversees earthworks, foundations and drainage across complex sites.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in civil engineering within power/renewable projects, with 5–7 years in utility-scale sites. International travel for GCC projects is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• 5–7 years in utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• English proficiency B2-C1.
• Availability for site presence and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as civil technical authority for Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Define, maintain and enforce Owner civil design criteria, standards and technical specifications.
• Review, challenge and approve EPC and OEM civil and structural designs, calculations and drawings.
• Oversee earthworks, grading, roads, drainage systems, foundations and structural works.
• Review and approve geotechnical investigations, soil reports and foundation concepts.
• Manage civil interfaces between foundations, structures, roads, drainage, fencing, buildings and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Support procurement activities, including technical evaluation of civil and structural contractors.
• Support construction, inspection, quality control and civil works completion.
• Support achievement of Commercial Operation Date (COD) and project handover.
• Provide civil input to contractual, commercial and technical risk management discussions.
• Support Operations & Maintenance (OM) teams post-COD, including settlement issues, access roads, drainage and structural integrity.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

gu-recruitment seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to act as the civil technical authority for Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects. The role defines and enforces design criteria, reviews EPC/OEM civil designs, and oversees earthworks, foundations and drainage across complex sites.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in civil engineering within power/renewable projects, with 5–7 years in utility-scale sites. International travel for GCC projects is expected.