Want to join an innovative player in renewable energy that is rapidly growing in Africa? Since it was established in 2019 as part of renewable energy frontrunner Release by Scatec has been developing and deploying a unique, flexible leasing solution of pre-assembled and modular solar and battery equipment for the mining and utilities market. Recently announced funding by Climate Fund Managers will enable our dynamic, young team in its ambition to power and electrify Africa. We are present in several countries in Africa and in the Americas, and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for a Civil Engineer to be based in Cape Town, South Africa and be part of our global team. The overall responsibility of the role is to provide support within the discipline of civil engineering to continuously develop and align the organization's civil engineering capabilities with its business objectives. The role will mainly support projects, in various stages of maturity, from the feasibility stage through to the lease phase.
Main responsibilities:
- Participate in project stakeholders’coordination related to the civil engineering and site preparation scope of work
- Assist with development of Release’s in-house civil engineering expertise, by the continuous improvement of the operating system processes, documentation, specifications, templates, tools, reporting,etc.
- Evaluation of site studies in conjunction with the business and technical development teams, participate in desktop studies (topo and hydro analysis) during the opportunity phase and evaluation of geotechnical, hydrological and topographical site studies during the feasibility and pre-design stage
- Site visits will be required to verify on-site conditions throughout the development stage of projects
- Design of civil works: Coordinate the interface between civil- and PV plant -design during the preliminary design development phase to achieve an optimised detail design (assub-contracted during the implementation/execution phase)
- Projects are executed in various countries and therefore require the investigation of local rates, availability of resources, plant and
material aligned with in-country norms, standards and specifications. Support both technical development function (development phase) and project management function (implementation phase) with the civil work deliverables. - Site support: Guide the consultants or contractors executing the site studies during the development phase of projects
- Management of consultants and contractors: Responsible for the detail civil design (together with project managers) as well as the contractors responsible for the site preparation works (together with Release site management).
- Participate in technical reviews of deliverables produced by the site studies consultants, as well as the deliverables related to the inception, feasibility, hydro, preliminary and detail design of the site
- Preparation works for the plant, whether produced in-house or via external consultants
- Provide ad-hoc civil engineering support to Project Engineering Leads within their projects and to the product engineering function when civil-technology integration is required (eg. equipment foundations)
- Reporting to management and Release committee on project technical deliverables, challenges, risks and opportunities
Important role interfaces:
- Technical Development: Assisting the technical development team with the feasibility and development civil scope of work within the projects they co-lead with the business development/sales function
- Implementation: Working closely with the Project Engineering Leads and Project Managers during the structuring and delivery phases to deliver the civil engineering deliverables
- Business Development: Direct interaction with the BD&S function will be limited as technical deliverables will be largely coordinated by the technical development function. Client or contractor meetings, involving civil works, may be organized by the BD&S function
- Interaction with the Procurement and Logistics function will entail collaborating with Civil engineering consultant and civil construction contractors on scopr, contracting, specifications, RFP/RFQ documentation etc.
- Interaction with the Project Management function will be to drive technical deliverables and support to projects with Civil engineering needs
- Project Planning funtions will be to provide estimated construction time and resource requirements related to the civil engineering and site preparation scope within projects
- Interaction with the Document Control function will entail the effective organisation of all documents, tools, specifications and other
documents related to the civil engineering work - Interaction with the QC function will entail collaboration to identify potential civil quality risks and assist the QC team
to formulate quality control requirements for the inspection of civil works - Interaction with the Technical Asset Management team will entail ad-hoc investigations and suggesting remedies for site civil challenges
experienced during the lease phase of projects (eg. soil erosion)
Qualifications and competencies
- Civil Engineering Degree, B.Eng Civil (ECSA Registration ideal)
- 5+ years Civil engineering experience
- 5+ years EPC/construction projects experience
- 3+ years renewable energy sector experience (mainly solar PV, BESS experience is an advantage)
- Ability to use design software and tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software, Google Earth)
- Excellent MS Office Suite software knowledge and good working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat (or similar PDF app)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, project management tools (project planning) and methodologies
- Understanding of civil cost drivers in EPC projects, cost benchmarks, market trends, cost sensitivity etc
- Valid driver's license
For the particular role we also expect
- Strong organizational and managerial skills
- Task oriented, prioritization skills, highly structured, systematic, and analytical
- Independent and proactive
- Able to communicate clearly in a professional manner to various internal and external parties
- Able to produce clear written communication (emails, meeting minutes, tasks) and submit to team and management in a structured and professional manner
- Able to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven project environment
- Conflict resolution, people management
- Prepared to travel
Personal characteristics
It is part of every Release employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec group’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
Release, 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.
Release 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.
