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Posted:
23.05.2025
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07.07.2025
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Job Description:
We’re proud to have secured several project wins during 2023 as we provide sustainable solutions to our clients’ aspirations. With growing project deliverables and a strong growth strategy for Scotland, we currently have an opportunity for a Senior Technician (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) to join our team in Edinburgh.
RPS, A Tetra Tech company:
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
Experience:
* Relevant work experience as a Junior Technician or equivalent post;
* Knowledge and competence in the use of AutoCAD and other relevant software packages.
Technical Attributes:
* Creation of engineering drawings using AutoCAD software
* Modelling and analysis of linear type construction using Civils 3D modelling software
* Design using pipe network, attenuation system, and culvert modelling software
* Knowledge and ability to apply DMRB and local road standards in order to assess or develop access solutions
* Ability to produce concise engineering drawings or high-quality presentation drawings, technical reports, and calculations
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Support the production of design packages for concept, tender, and detailed design phases of renewable energy projects relating to:
* Wind, transmission, or other renewable energy project infrastructure access design considering buildability, electrical component transport standards, environmental constraints, and statutory approvals
* Siting layout and route options for the concept design for planning approval and environmental impact assessment purposes
* Bridge and retaining structure geometry considering structural form and flooding levels and coordination of geotechnical and structural design
* Catchment assessments, culvert hydraulic design including authorizations
* Sustainable drainage design for rural or urbanized sites including consultation and authorization with statutory consultees
* Public highway design concepts or detailed design including geometry, drainage, signs, markings, swept-path analysis, considering pavement design and development of construction details for temporary or permanent modifications related to electrical component delivery including road authority consultation and consent
* Assist the preparation of tender submission packages including multi-disciplinary design statements and presentation drawings
* Assist with compilation of as-built drawings and records
* From design concept to detailed stage, be aware of health, safety, and environmental hazards. Work with the project team, contractor, or developer clients to continually develop own knowledge of project life cycle hazards, risk, and mitigation
* Be the point of contact for our clients for selected work packages and join and contribute to client project meetings when needed
* Implement relevant company project management framework quality processes
* Maintain awareness and support the attainment of financial targets relating to personal utilization
* Seek guidance and feedback from colleagues when needed whilst maintaining ownership of work tasks to assist in driving forward their timely and accurate completion
* Develop capability to present, discuss, and develop own technical work to assist its checking and approval
* Participate and contribute to regular team meetings
Qualifications
* HND or HNC in Civil Engineering or similar qualification
* BTEC (equivalent or better) Certificate or Diploma in Civil Engineering or other recognized discipline or working towards qualification
What’s in it for you?
We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanizing, and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion for solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognize the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritizes their wellbeing.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.
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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviors every day. Our behaviors define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviors and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognize the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
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