Summary
Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Civil/Mechanical Engineer for utility-scale Solar PV projects in Abu Dhabi. The role reviews civil foundations, piling layouts, structural layouts and mechanical tracking systems, and supervises technical work on site. Responsibilities include reviewing subcontractor drawings and calculations, resolving civil-mechanical interface clashes, checking tracker tolerances and torque, and reporting construction progress. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, 8+ years of planning and scheduling experience, and at least 2 years dedicated to utility-scale Solar PV projects.
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Job Summary
The Civil / Mechanical Engineer – Solar PV bridges the gap between structural engineering and mechanical layout for utility-scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power plants. This role is responsible for the design review, optimization, and on-site technical supervision of civil foundations, piling layout, and structural mechanical tracking systems. The engineer ensures that the plant's physical infrastructure safely withstands localized wind/environmental loads, aligns precisely with mechanical tracking kinematics, and provides a stable foundation for maximum solar energy yield.
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce mechanical torque auditing programs, ensuring all structural fasteners are marked and tightened to specification.
- Generate technical daily/weekly construction reports, verifying site completion progress against the project schedule.
- Resolve structural-to-mechanical interface clashes, such as piling conflicts with underground medium-voltage (MV) cabling paths or drainage networks.
- Review subcontractor shop drawings, calculation sheets, material submittals, and Bar Bending Schedules (BBS) for concrete foundations.
- Interface with the electrical engineering team to align mechanical tracker drive motors with electrical power supplies and control arrays.
- Review and approve structural layouts for fixed-tilt structures and single-axis trackers (e.g., Nextracker, ATI, Arctech).
- Ensure strict mechanical tolerances for tracker alignment, torque tube connections, drive-slewing systems, and damper installations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 8+ years of planning and scheduling experience, with at least 2 years explicitly dedicated to utility-scale Solar PV projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Technology (BTech)