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. Requirements 11. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. • Minimum 10 years of professional experience. • At least 5–7 years in utility-scale renewable energy projects. • Experience in construction and site activities. • English proficiency B2–C1. • Availability for site presence and international travel. 12. Recommended Preferred Requirements • Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. •