Center of Expertise (COE) Civil Engineer (m/w/d)

Job Description

As an Independent Power Producer, Voltalia operates in over 20 countries, developing, building, and maintaining renewable energy projects and services across five key technologies: solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and storage. Backed by the AFM Group, a globally recognized, family-owned investment group, we benefit from long-term stability and a shared commitment to sustainable growth.

By the end of 2024, our operational and under-construction capacity reached 3.3 gigawatts-a 14% increase since 2023. With 1,500 employees worldwide, we thrive in a fast-moving environment driven by adaptability, innovation, and collaboration.

In our company, your work directly contributes to a more sustainable world. Whether you're driving projects forward, optimizing operations, or leading strategic initiatives, you're contributing to our mission to improve the global environment and foster local development.

At Voltalia, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whatever your race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience. In our company, diversity drives innovation and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to make an impact? Bring your energy-let's power a sustainable future together!

YOUR MISSIONS

Provide advanced civil engineering expertise for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS and hybrid), including design support, technical analysis, intermediate validations, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Work with a high level of autonomy, ensuring quality and consistency of technical deliverables, while supporting junior colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the COE.

Technical Analysis & Design Development

• Analyse project documentation (RFPs/RFQs, drawings, geotechnical/topographical data) and identify civil constraints, risks and opportunities.
• Perform civil engineering calculations covering earthworks, slopes, drainage, stormwater systems and preliminary foundation sizing.
• Support the development of civil design deliverables, including grading plans, access roads, drainage concepts, BOQs, technical notes and construction details.
• Contribute to preliminary and basic design phases, ensuring alignment with COE standards and project requirements.
• Provide civil engineering inputs for contractual documents such as PPA technical annexes, MFR requirements and procurement specifications.

Technical Review & Construction Support

• Conduct first‑pass and intermediate reviews of civil and structural deliverables from EPC Contractors, Owner's Engineering and external consultants.
• Validate independently standard civil design elements (typical foundations, simple drainage layouts, earthworks).
• Review EPC submittals and prepare structured technical comments to support construction team.
• Participate in alignment meetings with EPC, OE, suppliers and advisors to clarify design assumptions and resolve technical deviations.
• Support construction-phase activities by analysing site conditions, identifying civil/structural issues and proposing engineering‑aligned solutions.
• Assist construction team in evaluating change requests, construction methodologies and civil-related technical risks.

Procurement, Supplier Interaction & Stakeholder Support

• Prepare civil inputs for RFQs, tender packages and technical exhibits (scope descriptions, BOQs, assumptions).
• Support technical evaluations of supplier and EPC proposals related to civil works, drainage systems and foundation solutions.
• Provide clarifications to Procurement, EPC and suppliers regarding civil requirements included in PPA, MFR and contractual documents.
• Contribute to the assessment of suppliers and to the development of approved vendor lists for civil and structural components.

Field Support, Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Internal Development

• Conduct site visits to validate design assumptions, evaluate terrain, drainage patterns and constructability constraints.
• Prepare technical field reports summarising observations, risks and recommended actions.
• Support Development, Procurement, Construction, O&M and Asset Management on civil-related topics across the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical due diligence for acquisitions or financing processes.
• Support the improvement of COE templates, engineering standards and design tools.
• Provide guidance to Associates and Analysts, supporting knowledge-sharing within the COE.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3-8 years of experience in civil engineering (renewables strongly valued).
• Solid command of AutoCAD and Civil 3D for grading, platforms, surfaces and alignments.
• Experience with structural analysis tools (Robot or similar).
• Ability to interpret geotechnical/hydrological studies and translate them into engineering implications.
• Familiarity with solar design tools (PVCase, Helios3D) is valued.
• English mandatory; French/Portuguese is a plus.
• Availability for travel.

KEY SKILLS

• Passion for renewables;
• Curiosity and motivation to learn and grow;
• Sense of humour;
• Good teamwork skills;
• Organizational Skills;
• Communication Skills;
• Problem-Solving Abilities;
• Availability and sense of responsibility;
• Self-motivation;
• Resilience ability and proactivity.

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