Civil Design Engineer

Engineered Sourcing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to design civil layouts for various energy projects. The role involves managing designs and working with global engineering teams. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. This position requires strong communication skills and proficiency in civil design software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in civil design for energy or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of design standards and construction practices.
• Experience with renewable energy projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize civil layouts for renewable energy projects.
• Manage civil designs through development and pre-construction phases.
• Prepare technical schedules and collaborate with commercial teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Project budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Our client generates, stores, and delivers green energy around the globe with wind, solar, biogas, and hydrogen. They are seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and optimize civil layouts for renewable energy projects (Wind, PV, Storage, Power-to-X).
2. Manage conceptual, preliminary, and detailed civil designs through development and pre-construction phases.
3. Prepare technical schedules for construction contracts and Employers' Requirements.
4. Contribute to the development of Requests for Proposals (RfPs), bid evaluations, contractor selection, and technical documentation.
5. Focus areas include roads, crane pads, hardstands, storm-water systems, power lines, cables, substations, wind turbines, and solar PV arrays.
6. Support and supervise civil engineering advisors and contractors regionally.
7. Integrate with global engineering and design teams.
8. Contribute to building and refining internal technical infrastructure and design processes.
9. Support development and maintenance of a civil design database including reports, plans, drawings, diagrams, Bills of Quantities, and cost estimates.
10. Conduct field surveys and site assessments.
11. Adhere to standards and specifications.
12. Manage commercial aspects such as project budgeting, cost control, and value engineering.
13. Collaborate with commercial teams for cost-effective design solutions.
14. Provide progress reports on civil engineering aspects.
15. Engage with public authorities, communities, and government institutions for approvals and permits.
16. Represent the company in industry forums and stakeholder engagements.
17. Lead technical workshops, compile knowledge, and standardize best practices.
18. Exercise decision-making within defined project scopes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (ECSA registration advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years experience in civil design for energy, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Experience with renewable energy projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of design standards, permitting, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in civil design tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen and interest in contract management.

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