Civil Engineer - Cape Town at Mulilo

Goals and responsibilities

• Provide civil engineering expertise.
• Evaluate structural loads and limits for solar structures and buildings.
• Define scopes for geotechnical studies and review proposals.
• Conduct floodline impact assessment studies and compile Storm Water management plans.
• Perform Front End Engineering & Design studies including seismic impact assessments, wind load studies, corrosion assessments to determine specifications for RFP's.
• Provide expertise to project managers and others regarding structural loads and limits.
• Conduct Traffic Impact Assessments and transport Management plans.
• Compile level crossing wayleave applications and sign off road designs for submission to rail and road authorities.
• Inspect and lead others through inspections and troubleshooting including authorities, code officers, and contractors.
• Responsible to manage and evaluate site studies in cooperation with 3rd parties such as Geotechnical Study, Hydrological Study, Topographical Study, Site characterisation (assessments), Pull out test.
• Create design drawings and perform calculations for construction roads, trenches, foundations, piling, storm water management, cut and fill and drainage, etc.
• Responsible for the review of tracker system / fixed tilt module mounting structure details and calculations
• Responsible for the design and/ or review of solar plant facility foundations (e.g. inverter foundation, Battery storage container foundation detail, cable tray system, DCIB supporting structure etc.)
• Responsible for compiling Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Civil studies, surveys and other FEED requirements.
• Reviews supplier related documents and inputs per project requirement translating into the contractual obligations of technical requirements and civil designs.
• Review of civil engineering design calculations and construction documentation from contractors
• Compile specifications, scope of works and evaluate standards for civil works as part EPC contracts
• Scoping and analysing survey reports such as geotechnical reports, storm water management reports, topographic maps and other data to support project investigations
• Ensuring contractors use sound construction methods, compliant materials and construct according to contract specifications through ad-hoc site visits
• Provide time and cost estimates for materials, equipment, labour, etc. to support project feasibility evaluations
• Review quotations/ proposals submitted by subcontractors for civil works execution
• Interacting with internal and external stakeholders such as Project Management, Supply Chain, Construction, Consultants, Suppliers and Subcontractors to ensure compliant project execution.
• Ensures that detailed designs are in accordance with project requirements, specifications and Standards in the country of implementation.
• Accountable for inspection and reporting on civil construction activities in conformance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, procedures, quality requirements and safety standards in accordance with company procedures & processes, legislation, standards and industry best practise.
• Ensuring contractual schedule and payment milestones are achieved, including reviewing of civil concept and detail design packages.
• Accountable for preparation and review of work procedures and QCP’s

Required skills and educational background 

• BSc degree in Civil engineering; training in conducting FEED studies.
• 3+ years' Experience in civil construction, power, or electrical infrastructure projects, preferably in the renewables sector alternatively civil engineering consultancy work.
• Experience in substations, wind and solar projects would be advantageous.
• Pr Eng (Professional Engineer) License may be required.
• Complete calculations and rationale for approvals and permitting.
• Technology design, construction, structural design, operations analysis, advanced computer skills, systems analysis.
• Civil based engineering studies. Quality control, reliability engineering , and operation monitoring.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience, in construction, power or electrical infrastructure projects, preferably in the renewable energies sector
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Conversant with software tools as required for the position (e.g. Civil3D, ACAD, Microsoft office tools, Inventor)