Civil Engineer (Project Development)

Solarvest · Petaling Jaya

We're looking for a Civil 3D-proficient design engineer to support bid and project development for ground-mounted and rooftop solar PV projects. You'll work under the guidance of the Project Development Manager, helping turn site investigation (SI) reports and topographic surveys from clients into workable site development packages — grading and earthworks plans, drainage and retention pond designs, and piling method recommendations — that feed directly into technical bids and detailed design.

This is a hands-on technical role sitting at the intersection of civil design and geotechnical interpretation. You'll have direct mentorship and support from senior engineers as you build up ownership of these workstreams.

Topographic simulation & slope analysis

Assist in importing and processing topographic survey data in Civil 3D to build existing-ground surface models
Support slope and aspect analysis to help identify constraints for array layout, access roads, and platform levels
Help simulate proposed grading scenarios against existing topography under senior engineer guidance

Earthworks & grading design

Assist in developing cut & fill plans and proposed platform levels using Civil 3D grading tools
Calculate cut and fill volumes and help prepare earthwork quantity take-offs for cost estimation
Support iteration of grading strategy against site constraints — SI findings, slope limits, road access, and drainage

Drainage & retention pond design

Support catchment area delineation and peak runoff calculations using standard methods (e.g. Rational Method / MSMA or equivalent)
Assist in designing drainage layouts, culverts, and site drainage networks tied to the grading plan
Help size and site detention/retention ponds, including outlet structures and discharge control, under senior review

Geotechnical interpretation & piling design input

Learn to read and interpret site investigation (SI) reports — borehole logs, SPT data, weathering grades, RQD/RQC, and groundwater levels
Help map subsurface conditions against the proposed grading plan to identify founding conditions across zones
Support piling/foundation method recommendations per zone, working closely with senior engineers and geotechnical consultants
Flag where additional site investigation or specialist geotechnical input may be needed

Bid & project support

Prepare drawings, volume take-offs, and technical write-ups supporting bid submissions
Help coordinate with clients' civil/geotechnical consultants to clarify SI findings and site constraints
Support cost estimation for earthworks, drainage, and foundation scopes during bid preparation

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D (surfaces, grading, corridors, volume calculations)
Some exposure to drainage design principles and stormwater calculation methods
Willingness and aptitude to learn to read geotechnical/SI reports (SPT data, weathering grades, rock quality designation, groundwater data)
Basic familiarity with piling and foundation types (driven, screw/helical, micro-pile, drilled-grouted, spread footing) is a plus, not required
Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude — this role works closely with senior engineers, clients' consultants, and internal teams
1–3 years of relevant experience preferred

Good to have

Prior exposure to solar PV or renewable energy site development projects
Familiarity with Malaysian regulatory bodies and standards relevant to site development (e.g. DOE, JPS, local authority drainage guidelines)
Exposure to PVSyst, AutoCAD, PVCase or similar solar design tools

Benefits

Hands-on mentorship from senior engineers and managers across real utility-scale and C&I solar PV projects
Exposure across the full site development chain — from raw SI/topo data to bid-ready technical packages
A clear growth path toward greater project ownership as experience builds

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