Civil Engineer Trainee (Porto or Oliveira de Frades) M/F Porto

Civil Engineer Trainee (Porto or Oliveira de Frades) M/F
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Civil Engineer Trainee (Porto or Oliveira de Frades) M/F

General information

REFERENCE: 2025-2341

At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution. Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.

Our Center Of Expertise Business Line is looking for a Civil Engineer Trainee (IEFP Internship) to Porto or Oliveira de Frades, who will have the following responsibilities:

• Designing, reviewing, and analyzing steel mounting structures for photovoltaic (PV) plants, considering both technical performance and
  - efficiency.
• Performing topographical analysis and creating 3D surface models to assess and optimize earthworks.
• Applying hydrological knowledge to design surface drainage systems for PV sites.
• Interpreting and assessing geotechnical reports to determine appropriate foundation types for structures, roads, and buildings.
• Contributing to the design of solar PV projects worldwide, with attention to both engineering and economic considerations.
• Preparing civil execution plans, including drainage, roads, earthworks, and foundation layouts.
• Supporting the tendering process through RFQ (Request for Quotation) reviews, technical requirement analysis, and development of detailed designs.
• Communicating with suppliers to evaluate technical solutions and alternatives.
• Preparing technical documentation such as Bills of Quantities, technical descriptions, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
• Offering technical assessment and support in site surveys worldwide.
• Conducting research into new technologies and potential improvements to structures and infrastructure.
• Reviewing and verifying external design documents and calculations.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Master’s degree or degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Auto
  CAD and Civil 3D domain.
• French (valued).
• Availability for national and international travels.

KEY SKILLS:

• Passion for renewables.
• Curiosity and motivation to learn and grow.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Organizational Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Problem-Solving Abilities.
• Availability and sense of responsibility.
• Self-motivation.
• Resilience ability and proactivity.

BUSINESS LINE: Center of Expertise

CONTRACT TYPE: Professional Training Contract

LOCATION: Portugal

STARTING DATE: Apr-25