Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy

Energy Vault; Pretoria; On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in renewable energy is seeking a Civil Engineer to oversee civil engineering activities for substations and overhead lines. The role requires hands-on quality assurance and cost estimation, ensuring project execution meets the highest standards on time and within budget. Successful candidates will possess a BEng Degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience, with the ability to travel to remote sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5+ years' experience in civil construction, ideally within renewable energy or mining sectors.
• Demonstrable experience with site-based quality assurance and civil cost estimating.
• Knowledge of substation and/or overhead line construction practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate civil engineering activities for substations and overhead lines.
• Manage quality assurance protocols and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare cost estimates and budgets for civil works.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

BEng Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Introduction

VRH Power, focusing on renewable energy and based in Centurion, is looking for Civil Engineer to oversee the civil engineering activities related to the building of substations and OHL (Overhead Lines) within the Northern Cape and North West. The Civil Engineer requires a hands-on approach in quality assurances and cost estimation, ensuring that civil works related to substations and OHL are executed to the highest standard, on time and within budget. The Civil Engineer will work closely with the Construction team and the team working withthe designs.

Traveling to and staying on-site will be a requirement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all civil engineering activities across project sites for substations and overhead lines.
• Manage and implement quality assurance protocols for all civil works, ensuring compliance with design, specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and reviews to verify the quality and integrity of completed works.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost estimates and budgets for civil works on a per-project basis.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Monitor civil progress and support construction teams with resolving technical challenges.
• Liaise with internal project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
• Ensure all civil works adhere to relevant Regulations, HSE standards, and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate site records, QA documentation, and project reports.
• Support procurement, tendering, and contract award processes for civil subcontractors.
• Provide input into planning and scheduling to optimize civil work execution.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• BEng Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2 - 5+ years’ experience in civil construction, ideally within the renewable energy or miningsectors.
• Demonstrable experience with site-based quality assurance and civil cost estimating.
• Knowledge of substation and/or overhead line (OHL) construction practices will be an advantage.
• Competence in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel and work on remote sites for extended periods.