Senior Civil Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects – Wind, Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Green Umbrella Recruitment; al-Wusta; On-site; OMR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Umbrella Recruitment seeks a Senior Civil Engineer for renewable energy projects in Oman, focusing on wind, solar PV and BESS. The role requires 10+ years of civil engineering experience and 5–7 years in utility-scale renewables, with on-site responsibilities.

You will coordinate across EPC and owner teams, review designs, ensure safety and quality, and support O&M post COD, including site access and logistics in remote environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in civil engineering.
• 5–7 years in utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• English proficiency at B2–C1.
• Willingness to travel internationally and be on site.

Responsibilities

• Act as civil technical authority for Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Define and enforce Owner civil design criteria and specifications.
• Review and approve EPC and OEM civil and structural designs.
• Oversee earthworks, foundations, roads, drainage and structures.
• Support construction, inspection and quality control.
• Assist in achieving COD and project handover.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects – Wind, Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Duqm/Mahot, Sultanate of Oman | Posted on 08/02/2026

• Work Experience Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• Job Opening Status Open
• Industry Energy and Utilities
• Degree Bachelor's
• Job Role Senior Civil Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects – Wind, Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• State/Province AI Wusta
• Country Sultanate of Oman

Job Description

• Act as civil technicalauthority for Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Define, maintain andenforce Owner civil design criteria, standards and technical specifications.
• Review, challenge andapprove EPC and OEM civil and structural designs, calculations and drawings.
• Oversee earthworks,grading, roads, drainage systems, foundations and structural works.
• Review and approvegeotechnical investigations, soil reports and foundation concepts.
• Manage civil interfacesbetween foundations, structures, roads, drainage, fencing, buildings andmechanical/electrical systems.
• Support procurementactivities, including technical evaluation of civil and structural contractors.
• Support construction,inspection, quality control and civil works completion.
• Support achievement ofCommercial Operation Date (COD) and project handover.
• Provide civil input tocontractual, commercial and technical risk management discussions.
• Support Operations &Maintenance (O&M) teams post-COD, including settlement issues, accessroads, drainage and structural integrity.

4. Minimum Experience Requirements

4.1 General Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in civil engineering within power generation,infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• 7–10 years of directexperience in utility-scale Wind, Solar PV and/or BESS projects.
• Proven experience on largeprojects above 200 MW, standalone or hybrid.
• Experience working underEPC, multi-contract or Owner-managed delivery models.
• Experience working with EPCcontractors, civil subcontractors, consultants and supervision engineers.

4.2 Technology-Specific Experience

Wind

• Wind turbine foundations(shallow, piled or rock anchors).
• Crane platforms, accessroads and laydown areas.
• Earthworks, drainage andslope stabilisation.
• Grading, earthworks andsite preparation.
• Foundations for fixed-tiltand tracker systems.
• Internal roads, drainage,fencing and auxiliary buildings.

BESS

• Concrete foundations forBESS containers and equipment.
• Control room buildings andauxiliary facilities.
• Civil interfaces with HVAC,fire protection and electrical systems.

Hybrid Systems

• Civil layout coordinationfor Wind + PV + BESS plants.
• Civil and structural designreview.
• Earthworks, grading anddrainage design.
• Geotechnical engineeringand foundation design concepts.
• Concrete works and steelstructures (civil scope).
• Roads, pavements andheavy-load access design.
• Construction qualitycontrol and inspection.
• Interface management withmechanical and electrical disciplines.

6. Contractual and Commercial Experience

• Understanding of civilscope within EPC Contracts and Construction Subcontracts.
• Experience supporting civilaspects of variations, change orders and claims.
• Awareness of performanceguarantees, construction milestones and acceptance criteria.
• Support to contractmanagement teams regarding delays, defects and workmanship issues.
• Understanding of Owner andLender civil requirements.

7. HSE – Health, Safety &Environment

• Strong commitment toHealth, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements throughout all projectphases.
• Awareness of civilconstruction risks including excavation works, heavy equipment, liftingoperations and working at height.
• Ensure civil contractorscomply with site HSE plans, method statements and permit-to-work systems.
• Participation in Job SafetyAnalysis (JSA), Method Statements and Risk Assessments related to civil works.
• Support safe execution ofcivil construction activities in coordination with site HSE teams.
• Promote a strong safetyculture and “Zero Harm” mindset.

8. Geographic and Market Experience

• Preferable experience inMiddle East renewable energy projects.
• Desert, remote orharsh-climate construction environments.
• Projects with complexlogistics and site access challenges.

9. Reporting and Documentation

• Preparation and review ofcivil engineering reports.
• Review and approval ofcivil and structural drawings.
• Review of constructionmethodologies and inspection plans.
• Participation in punch listmanagement and handover dossiers.
• Review of as-builtdocumentation.
• Contribution to monthlyproject progress reports from a civil perspective.

10. Key Personal Attributes

• Strong ownershipmentality and accountability.
• Ability to act as Owner/ Owner’s Engineer representative.
• Practical, site-orientedand solution-driven mindset.
• Ability to challenge EPCcontractors constructively and professionally.
• Strong coordination withmechanical, electrical and HSE teams.
• Ability to operate in multiculturaland high-pressure environments.
• High attention to detailwith focus on safety, quality and schedule.

Requirements

11. Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in CivilEngineering.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• At least 5–7 years inutility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Experience in constructionand site activities.
• English proficiency B2–C1.
• Availability for sitepresence and international travel.

12. Recommended Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in Civil orStructural Engineering.