Solar & Battery Site Civil Engineer
AFRY is one of the largest international power sector consulting and engineering companies with about 19,000 experts working across the world to create sustainable solutions for future generations. In South East Asia, we are a leading power sector consulting engineering company executing our regional consultancy and engineering assignments from our power sector consulting offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Hanoi, Singapore, Pune, Noida and Taipei. In total, we have multinational staff of more than 500 working in power generation field in Asia.
In line with our increasing business, we are looking for a Site Civil Engineer to project manage and work in various renewable energy projects in the Philippines..
The Solar & Battery Site Civil Engineer is responsible for supervising and ensuring correct execution of all civil and structural works for solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This includes earthworks, foundations, drainage, roads, fencing, and structural supports for solar arrays and battery containers. The role ensures works are completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with approved drawings, quality standards, and local regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Civil Construction Supervision
Supervise site earthworks, land grading, and compaction activities.
Oversee construction of foundations for solar mounting structures, inverters, transformers, and battery containers.
Ensure installation of site drainage, access roads, fencing, and auxiliary buildings.
Verify that civil works follow approved drawings, method statements, and project specifications.
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for civil works.
Conduct site inspections and raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) when required.
Monitor concrete works, rebar installation, and structural assembly quality.
Ensure proper documentation of test results and as-built drawings.
Health, Safety & Environment
Enforce safe work practices on-site and compliance with HSE requirements.
Monitor environmental controls related to excavation, erosion, and waste disposal.
Coordination & Planning
Coordinate daily activities with electrical and mechanical teams.
Supervise civil subcontractors and ensure productivity targets are met.
Track material deliveries and site resource allocation.
Reporting
Prepare daily progress reports and highlight site risks or delays.
Support project handover by completing civil completion dossiers.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of experience in power plant or renewable energy construction projects.
Experience in solar PV site civil works is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Philippine building codes and site permitting processes.
Ability to interpret civil drawings, topographic surveys, and structural plans.
Willingness to be assigned full-time at project site in the Philippines.
We offer the following to qualified candidates:
- Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
- Competitive salary package
- Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
- Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career
At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.