Senior Civil Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects – Wind, Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

• Act as civil technical

authority for Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects.

• Define, maintain and

enforce Owner civil design criteria, standards and technical specifications.

• Review, challenge and

approve EPC and OEM civil and structural designs, calculations and drawings.

• Oversee earthworks,

grading, roads, drainage systems, foundations and structural works.

• Review and approve

geotechnical investigations, soil reports and foundation concepts.

• Manage civil interfaces

between foundations, structures, roads, drainage, fencing, buildings and
mechanical/electrical systems.

• Support procurement

activities, including technical evaluation of civil and structural contractors.

• Support construction,

inspection, quality control and civil works completion.

• Support achievement of

Commercial Operation Date (COD) and project handover.

• Provide civil input to

contractual, commercial and technical risk management discussions.

• Support Operations &

Maintenance (O&M) teams post-COD, including settlement issues, access
roads, drainage and structural integrity.

• Minimum Experience Requirements

4.1 General Experience

• Minimum 10 years of

professional experience in civil engineering within power generation,
infrastructure or renewable energy projects.

• 7–10 years of direct

experience in utility-scale Wind, Solar PV and/or BESS projects.

• Proven experience on large

projects above 200 MW, standalone or hybrid.

• Experience working under

EPC, multi-contract or Owner-managed delivery models.

• Experience working with EPC

contractors, civil subcontractors, consultants and supervision engineers.

4.2 Technology-Specific Experience

• Candidates should

demonstrate strong experience in at least one technology; multi-technology
experience is highly preferred.

Wind

• Wind turbine foundations

(shallow, piled or rock anchors).

• Crane platforms, access

roads and laydown areas.

• Earthworks, drainage and

slope stabilisation.

Solar PV

• Grading, earthworks and

site preparation.

• Foundations for fixed-tilt

and tracker systems.

• Internal roads, drainage,

fencing and auxiliary buildings.

BESS

• Concrete foundations for

BESS containers and equipment.

• Control room buildings and

auxiliary facilities.

• Civil interfaces with HVAC,

fire protection and electrical systems.

Hybrid Systems

• Civil layout coordination

for Wind + PV + BESS plants.

• Technical Competencies

• Civil and structural design

review.

• Earthworks, grading and

drainage design.

• Geotechnical engineering

and foundation design concepts.

• Concrete works and steel

structures (civil scope).

• Roads, pavements and

heavy-load access design.

• Construction quality

control and inspection.

• Interface management with

mechanical and electrical disciplines.

• Contractual and Commercial Experience

• Understanding of civil

scope within EPC Contracts and Construction Subcontracts.

• Experience supporting civil

aspects of variations, change orders and claims.

• Awareness of performance

guarantees, construction milestones and acceptance criteria.

• Support to contract

management teams regarding delays, defects and workmanship issues.

• Understanding of Owner and

Lender civil requirements.

• HSE – Health, Safety &

Environment

• Strong commitment to

Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements throughout all project
phases.

• Awareness of civil

construction risks including excavation works, heavy equipment, lifting
operations and working at height.

• Ensure civil contractors

comply with site HSE plans, method statements and permit-to-work systems.

• Participation in Job Safety

Analysis (JSA), Method Statements and Risk Assessments related to civil works.

• Support safe execution of

civil construction activities in coordination with site HSE teams.

• Promote a strong safety

culture and “Zero Harm” mindset.

• Geographic and Market Experience

• Preferable experience in

Middle East renewable energy projects.

• Utility-scale GCC IPP

projects.

• Desert, remote or

harsh-climate construction environments.

• Projects with complex

logistics and site access challenges.

• Multicultural international

project exposure.

• Reporting and Documentation

• Preparation and review of

civil engineering reports.

• Review and approval of

civil and structural drawings.

• Review of construction

methodologies and inspection plans.

• Participation in punch list

management and handover dossiers.

• Review of as-built

documentation.

• Contribution to monthly

project progress reports from a civil perspective.

• Key Personal Attributes

• Strong ownership

mentality and accountability.

• Ability to act as Owner

/ Owner’s Engineer representative.

• Practical, site-oriented

and solution-driven mindset.

• Ability to challenge EPC

contractors constructively and professionally.

• Strong coordination with

mechanical, electrical and HSE teams.

• Ability to operate in multicultural

and high-pressure environments.

• High attention to detail

with focus on safety, quality and schedule.

Requirements

11. Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil

Engineering.

• Minimum 10 years of

professional experience.

• At least 5–7 years in

utility-scale renewable energy projects.

• Experience in construction

and site activities.

• English proficiency B2–C1.

• Availability for site

presence and international travel.

12. Recommended Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in Civil or

Structural Engineering.

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