Civil Engineer; Site - Sutherland and Matjiesfontein

Employer company Total Energies Renewables Southern Africa

Domain Maintenance / Inspection / Technology, Operations

Type of contract Fixed term position

Experience Minimum 6 years

Total Energies gross low‑carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. Total Energies targets 35 GW of renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.

About Total Energies Renewables International Middle-East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):

• Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers’ competitors;
• Very large Projects – up to 2GWp.

About Total Energies Renewables International (TTE-RI):

• TERI operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.
• TERI maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.
• These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company.

This is a skilled, site based civil engineering position responsible for the supervision and management of civil engineering activities during construction of renewable energy projects (solar PV and wind projects, including associated works). It includes civil engineering design and specification reviews required by the Engineering Manager, procurement review and acceptance, and all construction supervision activities including quality control, HSE compliance, design and specification compliance, method statements, risk assessments and visual inspections of all civil related work.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general day‑to‑day support to the Construction Manager and Project Director and site supervision (civil engineering) of construction of the relevant Project.
• Ensuring compliance of the project, identifies optimal solutions from a technical and execution perspective at construction stage of solar PV and wind projects, and interconnection works.
• Ensuring technical compliance (civil engineering) with Project documents during construction.
• Ensuring compliance with Employers Requirements/Specifications and other contractual schedules during construction.

• Monitor Civil Engineering construction progress against the project time schedule.
• Meeting tight deadlines and manage costs within sphere of influence to ensure that project expenditure is within budget.
• Liaising with the BOP Contractor(s), including subcontractors and design consultants.
• Prepare management presentations and generate periodic reports with the progress status of the Project.
• Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
• The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects’ objectives and priorities.

• BEng/BSc/BTech (Civil Engineering)
• 5+ years’ experience (renewable energy experience would be an advantage).
• Awareness and understanding of civil balance of plant (PV solar and Wind projects).
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to renewable energy projects in South Arica.
• Experience of the application and understanding of the guidelines and specifications relevant to civil engineering in South Africa.
• Requires an organised approach to working, task prioritisation and time management.
• Take ownership of meeting deadlines and drive tasks to completion
• Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks.
• Able to work independently and in groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in renewable energy projects
• Fluent in English and ability to speak/read/write one additional language
• Willingness to travel and site based.
• A valid Driver’s license

Total Energies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Total Energies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.