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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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