Technician - Renewable Infrastructure

Technician - Renewable Infrastructure

We’re proud to have secured several project wins during 2023 as we provide sustainable solutions to our clients’ aspirations. With growing project deliverables and a strong growth strategy for Scotland, we currently have an opportunity for a Technician (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) to join our team in Edinburgh.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company :

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market‑leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

• Relevant work experience as a Junior Technician or equivalent post;
• Knowledge and competence in the use of Auto Cad and other relevant software packages.

• Creation of engineering drawings using AutoCAD software
• Modelling and analysis of linear type construction using Civils 3D modelling software
• Design using pipe network, attenuation system and culvert modelling software
• Knowledge and ability to apply DMRB and local road standards in order to assess or develop access solutions
• Ability to produce concise engineering drawings or high‑quality presentation drawings, technical reports and calculations

• Support the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed design phases of renewable energy projects relating to :
• Wind, transmission or other renewable energy project infrastructure access design with consideration of buildability, electrical component transport standards, environmental constraints and statutory approvals
• Sitelayout and route options for the concept design for planning approval and environmental impact assessment purposes
• Bridge and retaining structure geometry considering structural form and flooding levels and coordination of geotechnical and structural design
• Catchment assessments, culvert hydraulic design including authorisations
• Sustainable drainage design for rural or urbanised sites including consultation and authorisation with statutory consultees
• Public highway design concepts or detailed design including geometry, drainage, signs, markings, swept‑path analysis, considering pavement design and development of construction details for temporary or permanent modifications related to facilitating electrical component delivery including road authority consultation and consent
• Assist the preparation of tender submission packages including multi‑disciplinary design statements and presentation drawings
• Assist with compilation of as‑built drawings and records
• From design concept to detailed stage, be aware of health, safety and environmental hazards. Work with the project team, contractor or developer clients to continually develop own knowledge of project life cycle hazards, risk and mitigation
• Be the point of contact for our clients for selected work packages and join and contribute to client project meetings when needed
• Implement relevant company project management framework quality processes
• Maintain awareness and support the attainment of financial targets relating to personal utilisation
• Seek guidance and feedback from colleagues when needed whilst maintaining ownership of work tasks to assist in driving forward their timely and accurate completion
• Develop capability to present, discuss and develop own technical work to assist its checking and approval
• Participate and contribute to regular team meetings

• HND or HNC in Civil Engineering or similar qualification
• BTEC (equivalent or better) Certificate or Diploma in Civil Engineering or other recognised discipline or working towards qualification

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource‑scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be…