Quality Engineer - Civil Works (M/F)

EDF Power Solutions is a company focused on delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions. While specific industry details are not provided, the recruitment of Quality Engineers in Civil Works and Electrical domains suggests involvement in infrastructure and power generation projects. These roles indicate a commitment to maintaining high standards in construction and electrical systems, which are critical in energy-related operations. The company likely operates within sectors requiring technical expertise and quality assurance, such as utility services or industrial engineering. Although the exact scope of activities remains unspecified, the emphasis on quality engineering points toward a business model centered on project execution and compliance with industry regulations. EDF Power Solutions appears to prioritize skilled professionals who can contribute to the development and maintenance of energy infrastructure.

The continuous growth of EDF Power Solutions, along with the increasing complexity and size of projects, brings light to the need for a common approach to establish and ensure steadiness and consistency, leverage on the projects volumes and capitalize on experience in real time. As a response to that, EDF Power Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer – Civil Works (M/F) with substantial experience in large scale Energy Projects to oversee the quality of all civil, structural and geotechnical works of on-shore wind project in Egypt nearby Ras Shukeir, and ensure that works are executed in accordance with the approved design, the EPC Contract, the applicable codes and standards and EDF Power Solutions quality requirements. The scope covers earthworks, access roads and crane platforms, wind turbine foundations (anchor cage / embedded ring, reinforcement, mass concrete and grouting), cable trenches and duct banks, substation and O&M building civil works, together with the associated materials control, laboratory testing and survey control. The Quality Engineer – Civil Works (M/F) is meant to be permanently based at site. The position reports to the Construction Quality Manager, while maintaining a functional link with the Projects Delivery Director and the EDF Power Solutions quality corporate team Main responsibilities The Quality Engineer – Civil Works (M/F) will undertake the responsibilities, tasks and duties listed below: Quality planning and documentation: Review and approve the EPC Contractor and subcontractors Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements and quality procedures before the start of each civil activity; Verify that ITPs define clear hold points, witness points and acceptance criteria aligned with the contract specifications, the approved-for-construction drawings and the WTG supplier foundation requirements. Ensure that only the latest approved revision of drawings and specifications is used in the field and that document control procedures are respected. Maintain the civil quality documentation: inspection requests, inspection reports, test certificates, material approvals, as-built records and the quality dossier. Earthworks, access roads and crane platforms: Monitor site clearing, excavation, cut and fill, subgrade preparation and layer-by-layer compaction. Witness field density tests, plate load tests, CBR, proctor and moisture content and compare results to the specified compaction criteria. Inspect access roads and crane platforms for bearing capacity, grading, cross-fall, drainage, geotextile placement, aggregate gradation and layer thickness, to ensure they can withstand heavy-haul and main crane loads. Verify the construction of culverts, drainage channels, retaining structures and erosion control measures. Wind turbine foundations (critical scope): Act as the quality lead for turbine foundations: excavation approval, verification of the founding level against the geotechnical design assumptions, blinding concrete and waterproofing where required. Inspect reinforcement fabrication and installation: bar grade, diameter, spacing, cover, laps, couplers and congested zones, against approved bar bending schedules and mill certificates. Verify installation, levelling, alignment and verticality of the anchor cage or embedded ring in accordance with the WTG supplier tolerances, with survey records signed off before concreting. Verify formwork geometry and stability, and check embedded items, earthing connections, ducts and conduits before releasing the pour. Control mass concrete pours: mix design approval, batching plant audits, delivery tickets, slump and temperature checks, cube sampling, placement, vibration, pour sequencing and curing. Review thermal control plans and temperature monitoring for mass concrete in hot weather conditions to limit early-age cracking. Witness grouting of the tower base interface and bolt tensioning or post-tensioning activities where applicable. Verify backfilling, compaction and final levels around completed foundations. Substation, buildings and cable trenches: Inspect civil works of the HV substation: transformer foundations and oil containment, equipment plinths, cable trenches, earthing civil interfaces and fencing. Inspect the O&M building and control room: structural concrete, masonry, waterproofing, finishes and embedded services. Control cable trench and duct bank installation: depth, bedding, sand cover, warning tape, protection tiles, separation distances and backfill compaction. Verify civil works for overhead line foundations where included in the scope. Materials control, testing and survey: Approve sources and suppliers of cement, aggregates, admixtures, reinforcement steel, structural steel, geosynthetics, grouts and precast elements and review mill test certificates. Coordinate and witness laboratory tests: concrete compressive strength, sieve analysis, Atterberg limits, chloride and sulphate content, rebar tensile and bend tests. Maintain a material traceability register and ensure that no unapproved or non-conforming material is used on site. Verify survey control plans, setting-out and as-built surveys performed by qualified surveyors using calibrated equipment. Non-conformance, reporting and handover: Raise, track and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective and preventive actions with a clear root cause analysis. Review proposed repair methods, concessions and technical queries and escalate significant deviations to the designer and the Owner’s Engineer. Conduct regular quality walkdowns, surveillance and audits of the contractor and subcontractors. Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports with KPIs: NCR open/closed rate, first-time-right inspections, test failure rate and overdue actions. Manage civil punch lists and compile the final civil quality dossier for handover; support lender, insurer and independent engineer audits. Promote a proactive Health and Safety culture and stop any activity that presents a risk to people, the environment or the integrity of the works. The position contributes to feeding EDF group with major quality related learning from large scale wind construction and will provide direct benefit to the community of international construction and quality engineers QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (power systems) with minimum 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years managing HV substation and/or transmission line projects (132 kV and above) delivering Energy projects and especially wind, PV and/or BESS projects in construction. A proven successful previous experience in MENA is a must, and experience of interfacing with EETC is a strong asset COMPETENCIES: Project and package management Technical Management: strong knowledge of HV substations, transformers, GIS/AIS, overhead lines, protection, control and SCADA, and understanding of Wind, Solar and Storage technologies and in general the renewables Sector. Contract Management understands interactions between contract, grid connection and project requirements Experience in management of multi split construction contracts is a plus HARD SKILLS: In-depth knowledge of IEC 62271 (switchgear), IEC 60076 (transformers), IEC 61850 (substation communication), IEC 61936 and IEEE 80 (earthing) and of overhead line design standards. Strong knowledge of the Egyptian grid code, EETC technical requirements and local regulations. Proficiency in planning tools (MS Project or Primavera P6) and in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint…) Proficiency in contract administration, claims and change management PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus. NEBOSH or IOSH certification is a plus CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain Fluency in English is required. Arabic and French are real assets. SOFT SKILLS: Interpersonal: Leadership and corporate mindset Flexibility to interact and travel within multicultural and sometimes complex environments, with people coming from various levels of the Business environment (project sponsors, managers, project teams, grid operator, executives…) Collaborative and co-operative leadership style and inspire co-workers and partners at all levels. Thriving on teamwork: able to adapt behavior and attitude towards teammates, able to work as a team even in remote/virtual conditions Ability to work in high stress situations (on strategic projects, internally or with external stakeholders) Consultative in nature and in duties Technical: Field oriented Networking and communication skills: ability to set up, coordinate and mentor project teams Ability to summarize, facilitate projects decision-making process through a pragmatic and practical approach Ability to teach concepts and transfer knowledge to project teams Ability to translate HV and grid connection jargon into simple concepts Professional: Ability to adapt and prioritize tasks and workloads in accordance with project operational constraints Persuasive power and influence: manage stakeholder’s expectations by tailoring presentations, communications and speech Thoroughness and organizational skills: good assessment capabilities, able to suggest improvements for activities involving itself and others Deadline-driven, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. 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Quality Engineers in civil works ensure that construction projects meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards. They conduct inspections, analyze data, and implement quality control measures to maintain project integrity.