Senior Civil Wind Engineer

Overview Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Main purpose of position Currently we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer in Cape Town , South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Senior Civil Engineer you will manage, coordinate and evaluate all tasks and designs related to foundations, tower, road/crane pad and drainage aspects of wind projects in various stages of development, execution, and operations to various business units within the organization, as well as provide support to engineering manager and managing junior to medium level engineers and draughtsmen Main responsibilities Lead and scope the geological, topographical, and hydrological due diligence tasks Lead review of hydrological, geotechnical, structural and roads risks at development phase Manage the calculation of civil quantities for the bill of quantities Identify country specific Civil risks and constraints Presence on site during development phase to compile site specific checklists/presentations and decide scope of work Support technical due diligence of wind turbine generators and substructure suppliers Conduct due diligence investigations on civil related packages to ensure risks and opportunities are identified to be implemented in the detail design Support Supply Chain Management on compilation and evaluation of RFP documents (technical specifications and bill of quantities), then lead engagement with suppliers to clarity the responses Support Execution Team with planning and alignment of technical aspects of the project Ensure that all civil design information identified throughout the structuring phase is implemented in the detail designs Supervision of Pile load/integrity tests and Pull-out tests during development or structuring phase Qualifications and competencies Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering 8+ years Civil engineering experience 5+ years Wind energy experience Foundation design/Geotechnical Investigations or hydrological modelling/ drainage design experience Roads/pavement or Structural design analysis and bending schedules Professional Engineering Registration (or similar active CREA ) Design management of complex Civil infrastructure (foundations, drainage, roads and buildings) Understanding of Resident Engineer management of complex Infrastructure projects Sound knowledge of CAD knowledge Sound knowledge of SAP2000 (or similar numerical modelling software) An excellent knowledge of MS Office Sound knowledge of GIS software Language: fluent both written and spoken in English; (Arabic is an advantage) Able to represent and sign projects on behalf of Scatec for civil engineer discipline in MENA region in consultation with Engineering Manager Personal characteristics It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are: Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude We offer Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need. Applications will be processed on a continuous basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr