Senior Site Civil Quality Engineer - Solar Plants

ib vogt GmbH; Barobo; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Competitive remuneration

Career development

Job summary

ib vogt GmbH seeks a Civil Engineer to lead civil and structural works for a large solar power project in the Philippines. You will supervise site development, ensure compliance with local regulations, and coordinate with EPC teams to deliver safe, on-time construction.

The role requires 5+ years of utility-scale experience, a PE license, and readiness to travel to remote locations. Strong QA/QC, drawings interpretation and planning skills are essential for successful project handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Licensed Civil Engineer with valid PRC license.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction experience.
• Experience in 138 kV substations or higher and transmission lines.
• Knowledge of NSCP, DPWH standards, and Philippine regulations.
• Ability to interpret drawings, technical specifications, geotechnical reports, and construction schedules.
• Willing to work full-time on-site and travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all civil and structural works for the solar PV plant, BESS facilities, 138 kV substation, and 17 km transmission line.
• Manage site development activities including earthworks, drainage, access roads and erosion control.
• Ensure construction complies with drawings, specs, NSCP and DPWH standards and Philippine regulations.
• Inspect concrete work, reinforcing steel, formworks, foundations and structures.
• Coordinate foundation construction for PV structures, BESS equipment, substations, transformers and towers.
• Review surveys, elevations, foundation locations and as-built measurements before activities.
• Monitor progress against schedule and propose recovery plans for delays.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, transmission, QA/QC, HSSE, environmental and commissioning teams.
• Review and witness inspections, material testing, compaction and concrete testing per ITPs.
• Manage contractors to ensure manpower, equipment, productivity and compliance.
• Identify and resolve issues related to geotech, drainage, structural integrity and constructability.
• Ensure safety requirements for excavation, heavy equipment, temporary works and lifting.
• Review method statements, shop drawings, material submittals and inspection requests.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly progress reports, NCRs and as-built docs.
• Support planning, cost control, quantity verification and risk mitigation for civil works.
• Coordinate with authorities, consultants, Owner's Engineer and EPC contractors for permits and enviro compliance.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover to energization and operation.

Skills

QA/QC

Interpret drawings

Communication

Travel readiness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Civil Engineer (PRC)

Job description

ib vogt GmbH seeks a Civil Engineer to lead civil and structural works for a large solar power project in the Philippines. You will supervise site development, ensure compliance with local regulations, and coordinate with EPC teams to deliver safe, on-time construction.

The role requires 5+ years of utility-scale experience, a PE license, and readiness to travel to remote locations. Strong QA/QC, drawings interpretation and planning skills are essential for successful project handover.