Come join us as CIVIL ENGINEER/EIT/CET in Halifax
This is a results-oriented role that would suit a highly motivated individual with experience in civil engineering design and/or renewable energy technologies. The successful candidate will work with SWEB Development's (SWEB) team members with expertise in renewable energy policy and incentives, real estate, GIS, legal, design, permitting, site preparation, engineering, finance and construction. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Prepare preliminary civil designs in AutoCAD for wind and solar energy projects, including road design to facilitate major equipment delivery, minimizing cut and fill quantities, optimize overhead power line placement, etc.
- Assist team members in estimating construction costs based on preliminary civil plan layouts of wind and solar energy projects
- Represent SWEB as a technical expert with engineering consultants, contractors, and permitting bodies
- Perform site visits periodically over the course of the projects
- Track technological advancements and drive adoption of new materials and technologies, as applicable
- Support the pre-construction team with equipment delivery requirements and environmental monitoring, environmental mitigation, etc.
- Support the construction team with technical tasks, including design, equipment selection and changes as well as managing utility and contractor schedules
- Support the financing team and operations team with technical queries
- Supporting the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems as required
The above job specifications do not imply that these requirements are exclusive standards for the position. Candidates will be given instruction, and perform related duties, as may be required by their manager.
Your Skills
- 2-5 years of experience with relevant civil engineering work such as road design, foundation design, cost estimation, construction support service
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in civil engineering required
- Professional Engineer designation in Canada is considered an asset
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities, strong attention to detail, extremely organized and able to manage a myriad of competing priorities
- Able to summarize complex issues and convey information to enable efficient decision making
- Experience with wind, solar or battery storage is an asset
- Experience with stormwater protection plans and environmental mitigation measures considered an asset
- Experience with MS Office, AutoCAD, Civil3D required
We offer more than just a desk and a salary!
- Possibility of a 4-day work week - because we know you have a life outside your job;
- Flexible Schedule
- Employee Events
- S.ponsorship W.ith E.mployee's B.lessing - you name the good cause you want to support and we will sponsor it
- Extended paid parental leave - because there is no point in working for future generations without future generations
- Up to five weeks of holidays per year for your loyalty based on the duration of your service
- No dress code - we will judge your accomplishments, not your outfit
- A bonus program tied to the team's achievements
- RRSP-matching (CAN); 401k-matching (USA)
- An employer that loves to improve based on your thoughts and opinions and that actively and regularly seeks your feedback
- Continuing education and training opportunities
- Professional development assistance
- International work environment with inspiring colleagues in eight countries on two continents
- Possibility to work for and in other markets
- A parent company head-quartered in a tiny, tight-knit community - and not in some offshore tax haven
We care that you care!
We don't care how you look, where you come from, who you love and how you live your life. The only thing we care about is that you care - about our environment, future generations and your colleagues!
General
- Full-time employment with an international renewable energy developer and operator
- You may work from our office in Halifax or semi-remotely
- You will report to Mason Baker (Director of Technical Services)
- Occasional travel to project sites in Canada, with possible travel to the United States and Europe
- Compensation to be determined based on experience
- Continuing education and training opportunities
- Start date: ASAP is preferred
- Please note your salary expectations and your favorite food in your applications, so we can check right away, whether you actually made the effort to read this job post carefully before applying
Want to build a green future for the generation to come?
We are looking forward to interesting applications, including salary expectations!
Your cover letter and resume can be submitted on our career page www.sweb.energy/ca-en/career or via email to hr@web.energy
SWEB is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to strive for equal opportunity employment and recruitment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
We'd love to hear from you!
Yours, the SWEB-team
