Project Civil Engineer (Renewables Energy Infrastructure)

RPS; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to join its team focused on renewable energy infrastructure projects in Scotland. Responsibilities include leading design phases, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Civil Engineering degree, relevant experience, and proficiency in design software. Flexibility and career development support are key benefits offered by the company.

Benefits

Accredited training programs

Agile work environment

Qualifications

• Experience within a consulting engineering practice or equivalent.
• Knowledge of environmental/engineering design procedures.
• Experience leading or being a member of a design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead design packages for renewable energy projects.
• Manage multi-disciplinary engineering design projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

AutoCAD

Environmental engineering

Risk management

Education

BEng, MEng in Civil Engineering or similar qualification

Graduate membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Tools

Civils 3D

Flow

Micro-drainage

Job description

Overview

Project Civil Engineer (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) with a strong Confirmed Order Book and growing pipeline of multi-disciplinary Renewable Energy Infrastructure Projects across Scotland and the wider UK. Opportunities in Glasgow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed phases of renewable energy projects relating to wind, transmission & distribution, major substations, BESS and other renewable energy infrastructure projects, focusing on buildability, value engineering and ensuring environmental, health & safety and specification requirements are met.
• Concept design for planning & permitting project stages.
• Bridge and retaining structure geometry considering structural form and flooding levels and coordination of structural design.
• Catchment assessments, culvert hydraulic design including CAR authorisation.
• Develop sustainable drainage concepts and details consulting with EA, SEPA and other statutory consultees where necessary.
• Public highway improvement concepts and detailed designs to facilitate site access and the successful delivery of major componentry including road authority consultation and road construction consent submissions.
• Coordination with other discipline leads (geotechnical / structural / environmental & planning services etc) to assist in providing RPS’ core multi-disciplinary design service, covering site investigation, geotechnical assessment of turbine foundations, material reusability, turbine foundation design, bridge design, control building design and construction monitoring and quality assurance.
• Management of appropriate multi-disciplinary engineering design projects or design packages and act as the client key point of contact.
• From design concept to detailed stage actively manage health, safety and environmental hazards. Work with the project team, contractor or developer clients to continually develop knowledge of project life cycle hazards, risk and mitigation. Communicate residual risk and record significant decisions.
• Implement project management framework procedures with experience of HSQE principles, statutory requirements and guidance.

Qualifications

• BEng, MEng in Civil Engineering or similar qualification
• Graduate membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or similar desirable; progression through ICE development objectives sign-off desirable.
• Relevant postgraduate experience within a consulting engineering practice or equivalent
• Experience as a member or leader of a design team delivering civil infrastructure design packages and coordinating multi-discipline civil infrastructure design for contractor and developer clients (onshore wind, land-based offshore wind, renewable energy and infrastructure projects preferred but not essential with training available).
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental / engineering design procedures and construction processes within the field.
• Understanding of work winning principles and client relationship management.
• Knowledge and competence in AutoCAD and other software packages (Civils 3D, Flow, Micro-drainage, etc.).

Technical Attributes

• Civil infrastructure design expertise related to own area of expertise and the team’s core duties.
• Modeling and analysis of linear construction using Civils 3D modelling software.
• Experience of geometrical design and sustainable drainage design.
• Design and application using pipe networks, attenuation systems and culvert modelling software.
• Knowledge of construction materials, including Earthworks Materials and on-site testing requirements.
• Experience applying DMRB and local road standards to assess or develop access solutions.
• Experience delivering design packages and obtaining statutory or third-party approvals.
• Ability to produce concise engineering drawings or high-quality presentation drawings, technical reports and calculations.

What’s in it for you?

We’re an accredited training provider with support for learning and development from entry level to master’s degree level qualifications in leadership, management, and executive coaching. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career, with support along the way.

We have Institution of Civil Engineers Approved Training Programmes. The individual would join RPS’ ICE approved training scheme and be assigned a Delegated Engineer/ Supervising Civil Engineer and mentored toward becoming a Professionally Qualified Civil Engineer.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard. This is a workplace that works for you.

About the Company

RPS, a Tetra Tech Company. Representation of an exciting new chapter in the business. As of 24 January 2023, RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. RPS offers market-leading development and project opportunities, helping solve complex problems. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising world. Our people are our success.

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