Civil Engineer

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 Civil Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Civil Engineer you will support the senior engineer in coordinating and evaluating all tasks and designs related to geotechnical, civil, structural aspects of projects in various stages of development, execution and operations to various business units within the organisation.

Main responsibilities 

Support to Development Phase

• Assist with topographical, geological, geotechnical, structural and hydrological due diligence tasks
• Review of country specific project risks and constraints
• Provide basic design/analysis of civil related infrastructure (roads, earthworks, drainage, foundations etc)
• Quantifying civil quantities for the bill of quantities
• Contribute to development of the civil engineering templates, tools and internal processes
• Scoping of technical studies
• Presence on site during development phase to assess site conditions and compile site specific checklists/presentations

Support to Structuring Phase of projects

• Assist in basic and detailed design reviews
• Conducting 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 engaging 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
• Presence on site during construction phase to solve any foreseen and unforeseen civil issues

Qualifications and competencies 

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• 4+ years civil engineering experience
• At least 1 year in solar or wind experience
• An excellent knowledge of MS Office
• GIS or AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge
• 2+ years working with EPC projects
• Fluent both written and spoken in English (French would be a plus)
• Driver’s license

Would be advantage:

• Nearshore structural/geotechnical design
• Marine design experience
• Structural analysis experience
• Foundation design experience
• Slope stability and retaining wall design
• Roads design
• Hydrological analysis, culvert sizing and channel design
• MSc Civil Engineering

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.