Job Title: Civil Engineer - Wind Energy
Location: Cape Town
Position Type: Permanent

Role Overview: The Civil Engineer will support the Lead Civil Engineer in managing internal civil engineering processes, external civil engineering consultants, and all civil aspects of renewable energy projects during development, transactions, and execution phases.

Key Requirements:
Experience: Minimum 4 years in wind energy projects

? Educational Qualifications:
BSc Civil Engineering / B Eng (Civil) / National Diploma (NDip) Civil Engineering

Minimum Previous Experience:
3-5 years in infrastructure projects, including:
Renewable energy projects (design or construction)
Civil engineering design
Civil construction

Other Skills:
Road design (proficient in Civil 3D)
Geotechnical design
Structural design
Knowledge of civil construction materials (concrete and soils)
Storm water and drainage design
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office literate
Understanding of generation/renewable energy production
Understanding of electrical engineering
Understanding of grid connection works

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare civil designs, drawings, and layouts for renewable energy projects during development and transaction phases.
• Procure and appoint civil design consultants, including LIDAR, topographical, geotechnical investigations, and hydrology/stormwater consultants.
• Liaise with external civil engineering consultants working on renewable energy projects.
• Assist civil site supervisors and construction managers with site civil activities.
• Ensure designs and installations meet client requirements and relevant safety regulations.
• Produce bid deliverables related to civil works.
• Compile technical civil specifications.
• Estimate costs for financial models related to civil works.
• Compile RFP/RFQ documents (drawings, specifications, returnable documents) for civil or BoP contractors.
• Conduct technical evaluations and negotiations with EPC Contractors.
• Support Project Engineers during the execution phase and occasionally take on the Project Engineer role.
• Review detailed AFC civil designs produced by external consultants/contractors.
• Contribute to winning projects, achieving financial close, and executing projects to achieve COD and facility acceptance within budget and timelines.