Civil Design Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects)
Description
About RES
Do you want to work to make Power for Good?
We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
We know that achieving our goals would be impossible without our people. Because we're solving some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.
RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes an impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance. We also offer private healthcare, 20 days leave and four volunteering days per year so you can make an impact somewhere else.
Organisational Context
RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, biomass, hydro, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution. An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 24 GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 22 GW of new capacity online in the next five years. As a service provider, RES has the skills and experience in asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and spare parts – supporting 41GW of renewable assets across 1,300 sites. RES brings to the market a range of purposeful, practical technology-based products and digital solutions designed to maximise investment and deployment of renewable energy. RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy bringing together global experience, passion, and the innovation of its 4,500 people to transform the way energy is generated, stored and supplied.
Job Purpose
You will be supporting the Civil Design Engineering Lead and Senior Civil Design Engineer on the main areas outlined below as well as the daily course of business.
We are seeking a motivated Civil Design Engineer to support the design and development of renewable energy projects, primarily wind farms, as well as solar and energy storage facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong willingness to develop expertise in civil design for infrastructure associated with renewable energy projects.
Key Accountabilities include but not limited to
- Prepare geometric designs of civil infrastructure using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including the horizontal and vertical alignment of site access roads, crane hardstanding areas, electrical cable routes, and other associated infrastructure for wind, solar, and storage projects
- Produce design drawings in compliance with relevant local and international standards
- Prepare earthwork volume calculations and quantity reports for civil engineering works
- Support the Project Development Team by preparing maps, layout plans, and technical drawings for submission to authorities and stakeholders (e.g., landowners)
- Coordinate, manage, and monitor subcontractors delivering topographic survey data and soil investigation reports
- Apply knowledge of coordinate systems and perform necessary coordinate transformations for design and project requirements
Skills you will need
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in civil design engineering (preferably in renewable energy or infrastructure projects), or strong motivation to develop in this field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Ability to work in accordance with multinational standards and adapt to global project requirements
- Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to drawing standards
- Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
- Site construction experience is considered an advantage
Personal Competencies
- Strong sense of responsibility and ownership
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively
- High work discipline and attention to detail
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality & Environment)
- Respect and implementation of quality and safety procedures within the company and with contractors.
- Ensure the respect of procedures within the team and with contractors.
- Participate in or initiate corrective actions.
What we offer
At RES you can expect to join a warm and welcoming team in a business that wants you to succeed. Employee satisfaction is of paramount importance, and we show this through a wide range of benefits which includes:
- A competitive bonus.
- Genuine flexible working.
- 20 days leave
- 4 paid volunteer days, and charity matching.
At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.