Senior Civil Engineer

About NOA

Established in 2022, NOA is a leading renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) and energy trader, licensed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. We empower commercial and industrial companies to reach their net-zero goals while securing long‑term energy savings.

Backed by $245 million in equity capital from Old Mutual's African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), we currently have 1.5 GW of generation capacity under construction, sourced from NOA‑owned wind, solar PV and battery storage sites alongside trusted independent power producers (IPPs).

At NOA, we believe that energy is life; it is the pulse that powers our industries, empowers our communities, and builds our societies. We are currently at a unique, once‑in‑a‑generation moment in South African history, similar to the birth of the gold industry or the mobile revolution. It is a mission‑critical time, and we have the right partners and expertise to shape the creation of an entirely new energy landscape.

What truly sets us apart is The NOA Way—our intentionally crafted culture and roadmap for excellence. We aren't just a utility; we are a tight, high‑functioning team of "all-in" problem solvers who lean into complexity to find original solutions. We speak simply, act big, and step forward to own the changes our nation needs.

Our impact is immense: we are here to solve the immediate energy crisis, fuel the growth of the South African economy, and create a global blueprint for a decarbonised future. We are building a phenomenal team to do something magnificent together, and we make sure to savour the journey along the way.

NOA is building and operating a growing multi‑GW renewable energy portfolio across South Africa, with four projects simultaneously in construction and a deep pipeline running through 2030. Civil infrastructure — site roads, equipment platforms, earthworks, drainage, hydrology, geotechnical compliance, and structural foundations — is present on every project from development through to commissioning and long‑term operations.

This role carries technical ownership of all civil engineering scope across the portfolio. The Senior Civil Engineer is NOA’s in‑house authority on civil matters: reviewing EPC designs, resolving site conditions issues, managing the interface between civil and other engineering disciplines, and supporting project managers and the Head of Engineering with civil risk and decision‑making. The role spans the full project lifecycle — from development‑phase site assessments and fatal flaw reviews, through active EPC oversight during construction, to civil integrity support during defects notification and early operations.

With four active construction sites running concurrently and a further pipeline of projects approaching financial close, this is a high‑impact role that requires both technical depth and the ability to manage across multiple projects simultaneously. The successful candidate will set the civil engineering standard for NOA’s growing asset portfolio and will grow into the Civil/Structural Lead as the portfolio scales toward 2030.

• Own civil engineering governance across the portfolio. Set and maintain NOA’s civil engineering standards; review EPC and OE design deliverables — foundation designs, road layouts, drainage plans, platform specifications, and geotechnical reports — for technical compliance and constructability.
• Support development‑phase site assessments. Validate geotechnical, drainage, and platform design assumptions early in project development, identifying fatal flaws before they become costly late‑stage redesigns or construction surprises.
• Oversee EPC civil scope during construction.…