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 Project Civil Engineer (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.
Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Lead the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed phases of renewable energy projects.
2. Wind, transmission or other renewable energy project infrastructure and access design with consideration of buildability, electrical component standards and environmental constraints.
3. Bridge and retaining structure geometry considering structural form and flooding levels and co-ordination of structural design.
4. Catchment assessments, culvert hydraulic design including CAR authorisation.
5. Develop sustainable drainage concepts and details consulting with EA or SEPA where necessary.
6. Public highway improvement concepts and detailed design for electrical component delivery including road authority consultation and road construction consent submission.
7. Co-ordination with other discipline leads for geotechnical and structural design strands to assist in the provision of RPS’ core multi-disciplinary design service.
8. Management of appropriate multi-disciplinary engineering design projects or design packages and be the client key point of contact.
9. From design concept to detailed stage actively manage health, safety and environmental hazards.
10. Implement project management framework procedures and have experience of underlying HSQE principles, statutory requirements and guidance.
Experience:
1. Relevant postgraduate experience working within a consulting engineering practice or other equivalent organisational structure.
2. Previous experience as a member or leader of a design team delivering civil infrastructure design packages.
3. Experience of onshore wind, the land-based works for offshore wind, renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of environmental / engineering design procedures and construction processes within chosen field of expertise.
5. Understanding of work winning principles and client relationship management.
6. Knowledge and competence in the use of AutoCAD and other relevant software packages.
Technical Attributes:
1. Civil infrastructure design expertise relating to own area of expertise and/or the team’s core duties and responsibilities.
2. Modelling and analysis of linear type construction using Civils 3D modelling software.
3. Experience of geometrical design.
4. Experience of sustainable drainage design.
5. Experience using pipe network, attenuation system and culvert modelling software.
6. Knowledge of construction materials including on-site testing.
7. Experience and ability to apply DMRB and local road standards in order to assess or develop access solutions.
8. Experience in the delivery of design packages and obtaining statutory or third-party approval.
9. Ability to produce concise engineering drawings or high-quality presentation drawings, technical reports and calculations, including use of AutoCAD software.
Qualifications:
1. BEng, MEng in Civil Engineering or similar qualification.
2. Graduate membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar is desirable.
What’s in it for you?
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 supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.
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