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Senior Civil Engineer

Lead civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering activities across renewable energy projects.

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Cape TownEnergyMid-Senior Level

The opportunity

Our client is a renewable energy IPP seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to manage engineering assessments, design reviews, and technical delivery across projects at various stages of development, construction, and operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead geotechnical, hydrological, topographical, and civil engineering assessments.
  • Identify project risks relating to foundations, drainage, roads, and structural design.
  • Manage civil engineering due diligence, design reviews, and technical specifications.
  • Support procurement processes and evaluate supplier and contractor proposals.
  • Oversee implementation of civil designs during construction and support project close-out.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering and professional engineering registration or equivalent chartered status.
  • 8+ years of civil engineering experience, including 3+ years in solar and wind energy.
  • Experience in foundation design, geotechnical investigations, drainage, roads, or structural engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of civil infrastructure design, CAD, and engineering modelling tools.
  • Experience managing engineering deliverables and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Fluent in English and French.

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