Site Civil Engineer (Solar)

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in South Africa is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to manage the technical development and execution of solar energy projects. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in civil engineering, a strong understanding of EPC and O&M agreements, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This role involves compliance oversight, project management, and collaboration with contractors. Opportunities for growth and a diverse work environment are provided.

Benefits

Equal opportunity careers

Promotes individual growth

Diversity in the workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably in renewable energy.
• Understanding of EPC and O&M agreements for solar projects.
• Knowledge of technical codes and regulations for renewable energy in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical development and execution of renewable energy projects.
• Provide civil engineering input and ensure technical compliance.
• Liaise with contractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Task prioritisation

Strong initiative

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

BEng/BSc/BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Employer company TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa

Domain Industrial Projects

Type of contract Fixed term position

Contract duration 12 Months

Experience Minimum 6 years

This is a skilled civil engineering site based position responsible for the technical development and execution of renewable energy projects (with a focus on solar projects). It includes late stage development leading up to construction, review of contractor designs and monitoring of construction progress to ensure Contractor compliance with the Contract.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general day-to-day support and project management (civil engineering) of the relevant Projects.
• Providing civil engineering input and technical interface between the various work packages (finance, legal, technical, permitting, grid connection, etc.) necessary to fully execute the Projects.
• Ensuring technical compliance (civil engineering) with Project documents.
• Ensuring comprehensive and well drafted Employers Requirements/Specifications (and other contractual schedules) which are well integrated with the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
• Support during the procurement process of contractors to perform services under the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
• Assist with interfacing with owner’s engineer (OE), sponsors legal advisors and lenders legal and technical advisors (LLA & LTA), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, Lenders, etc. during financial close process and construction.
• Civil Engineering input in the project time schedule.
• Meeting tight deadlines and keeping within budget.
• Liaising with the TSIA Contractor, BOP Contractor, including subcontractors and design consultants.
• Prepare management presentations and generate periodic reports with the progress status of the company's projects.
• Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
• The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects’ objectives and priorities.

Activities

TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of a renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle-East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):

• Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers’ competitors;
• Very large Projects – up to 2GWp.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TTE-RI):

• TERI operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.
• TERI maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.
• These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company.

Candidate Profile

• BEng/BSc/BS (Civil Engineering)
• 2+ years’ experience (renewable energy experience would be an advantage).
• Awareness and understanding EPC and O&M agreements (Solar projects).
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects in South Africa.
• Experience of the application and understanding of the guidelines and specifications relevant to civil engineering in South Africa.
• Attention to detail required
• Requires an organised approach to working, task prioritisation and time management.
• Commercial mindset and experience with optimizing overall business from a technical design and execution perspective
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects.
• Take ownership of meeting deadlines and drive tasks to completion
• Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks.
• Able to work independently and in groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in English
• Willingness to travel and spend time on site

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.