Renewables Civil Engineer

We are seeking a Civil Engineer with a strong background in utility-scale energy projects, particularly wind, solar, and hybrid projects. Are you an enthusiastic advocate for renewable energy and energy transition? Then this might be the position for you.   
 
In this position you will be based in our Solna office in Stockholm, focusing on projects in the Nordic region. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our projects in the Nordics from the civil engineering and constructability perspective. 

About the role

Join the dynamic and innovative Engineering & Technology department (E&T) at Fortum, where we spearhead the engineering of solar, wind and BESS projects. As the technical center of excellence, we drive engineering solutions for project development, construction, operations, and research and innovation activities. As a crucial member of the E&T department, our Engineering team takes charge of all solar PV and wind projects engineering, providing vital technical support to our Development, Construction, and Procurement teams. We are at the forefront of evaluating, selecting, and analyzing major components for these projects.

We are looking for a Civil Engineer with extensive experience in utility-scale energy projects, particularly in wind, solar, and hybrid projects. The ideal candidate will manage civil engineering activities, ensure compliance with local regulations, assess site conditions, and translate project requirements into engineering solutions. They will oversee relationships with consulting firms, conduct site inspections, and prepare technical proposals, focusing on our projects in Sweden while collaborating with our Nordic colleagues.

Main Responsibilities:

• Understand local legislation and regulations to develop guidelines and tools for project activities.
• Understand the impact of varying soil conditions, topography, existing structures and past site use to the engineering of a plant.
• Understand project requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.
• Understand and assess project specific construction risks and site constraints.
• Manage civil engineering activities during design, permitting, and pre-engineering  for wind, solar and BESS projects.
• Review and evaluate geotechnical and engineering calculations and assessments 
• Manage relationships with third-party consulting firms, review civil and structural engineering designs, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Undertake site inspections, inspect works, and respond to technical queries from the development and construction team.
• Prepare, review and negotiate civil engineering technical proposals and assist in contractor selection.

In this role you report to the Wind and Solar Head of Engineering,

About you
This role requires a candidate who can balance a broad spectrum of commercial and technical demands, focusing strongly civil engineering and constructability items, in different wind, solar and BESS project development phases.   

We are seeking a self-driven individual who can manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively. You should be a collaborative communicator with negotiation skills and a results-oriented mindset, thriving in a multicultural environment. Additionally, we value an open-minded innovator with a strategic mindset, capable of advancing renewable energy initiatives through innovative civil engineering solutions. 

Besides the above, we see that you bring the following background: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil or structural engineering or a related field
• Solid understanding of the Swedish building codes, key industry contacts. Knowledge from the renewables value chain considered as a bonus point.  
• Several years of experience in utility-scale industrial construction projects engineering, proposals technical specifications preparations and negotiations.
• Knowledge of wind and solar PV utility-scale projects construction principles and practices considered as a bonus point.
• Proficiency in MS 365 and civil engineering applications.
• Familiarity with PV system components and Balance of Systems (BOS) or Wind power systems and Balance of Plant (BOP) in relation to civil engineering items.
• Strong focus on safety and compliance within the local legislation.
• Fluency in written and spoken Swedish and English is critical; additional language skills, especially Finnish or Norwegian, are highly valued.  
• A willingness to travel locally and internationally based on project needs. Usually 1-2 times per month, for a 1-3 day period (Focusing in Sweden and occasionally in Finland or Norway, but also within EU to attend conferences and contractors technical evaluations or site visits).   

We offer you

You will have first-row seats to the international renewables market and its dynamics through the vantage point of one of the largest energy companies in the Nordics. You will be a part of a tightly linked team and Department, that values a safe and friendly working environment, where wellbeing is emphasized. You can challenge yourself, develop and learn new skills and expertise by collaborating with top experts while bringing your own experience to the table, and form personal connections with wonderful people.  

For you, working at Fortum means exciting opportunities to develop your expertise and create a meaningful career. We will support you on this journey. We believe diversity and inclusion inspire all of us to innovate and grow together. Therefore, we are committed to building teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

Interested?
Submit your application latest on 27th of February. We start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Talent Aquisition Partner Lisa Kylberg at lisa.kylberg@partners.fortum.com. 

Contact details to union representatives can be found on the bottom of this page.

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.  

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com 

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