Senior Civil Designer
FWG11014
Sydney (Manly), NSW
This global solar technology leader provides the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent hardware and control software solutions to capture the full value of solar power plants. They are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by a shared mission to provide smart solar hardware and software solutions to mitigate climate change for future generations. People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity are their cornerstone values.
They are looking to hire a Senior Civil Designer to work in the project engineering team managing civil designs across the whole project lifecycle. This will include:
- Assisting in the project development phase by reviewing site information and providing preliminary civil advice.
- Undertaking civil analysis including topographical, earthworks, positional coordinate and surface manipulation and adjustment.
- Producing civil documentation, drawings and plans, and calculations.
- Providing construction support by responding to RFIs and submittals.
- Coordinating with the global Project Engineering team in other regions to create and update civil standards, specifications, templates, and design tools.
- Managing, scheduling and reviewing civil engineering calculations prepared by third party engineering consultants.
Requirements include:
- A degree in Civil Engineering with substantial experience in civil engineering, preferably in renewable energy (solar or wind farms) or other infrastructure (eg: road, rail)
- Expertise with AutoDesk Civil 3D.
- Proficiency in topographical and civil calculations including earthworks analysis and topographical surface and coordinate point manipulation.
- Knowledge of relevant Australian regulations and standards.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Detail-oriented with strong planning, process, and project management abilities.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to technical excellence and long-term success.
- Coding experience related to civil analysis tools, specifically Python, is advantageous.
- Experience with mapping/GIS tools, geotechnical investigation requirements and an understanding of structural foundation design concepts are all advantageous.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and ability to travel internationally.
- Australian citizenship or permanent residence.
Freshwater Group
Freshwater Group is a best practice renewable energy recruitment business that focuses on all renewable and low carbon emission, energy efficiency and disruptive clean technology businesses as well as energy infrastructure, storage, and management.
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Freshwater Group is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.