Graduate Public Health Engineer (BIM Modeler)

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Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa, and the largest environmental consulting firm globally. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders who share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future-focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration; we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

We are actively seeking a young and vibrant Graduate Mechanical Engineer who can join the Property and Buildings Mechanical Public Health Team (experience in other Mechanical services such as HVAC, Fire Services and Medical Gas Services will be advantageous but not required).

Understanding the codes and standards (e.g. SANS 10400 Part O, ASHRAE, etc.) and transferring this into a design and a drawing, as well as the ability to learn new codes will be advantageous but not required.

During the drawing process, they will analyse information (such as measurements and sketches) provided by engineers, architects and other members of a project’s professional team. The BIM Modeller needs to apply their academic knowledge of modelling to illustrate visualise instructions that relate technical specifications, including dimensions, arrangements and installation procedures. These drawings will then be reviewed by our Drawing Office Manager and used for tendering and construction purposes.

Attention to detail, energy and passion for BIM Modelling is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for modelling of Public Health systems.
• Create and/or modify models.
• Coordinate and communicate with building owners, clients, consultants, contractors, and project team members (internally and externally).
• Ensure drawings adhere to deadlines. Willingness to work extra hours above normal hours to ensure deadlines are met.
• Exposure to various industry CAD/ Building Information Modelling (BIM) practice and work cultures will be advantageous.
• Co-ordination of various services (HVAC, Fire, Electrical, Wet Services, Structural elements, etc.).
• Responsible and taking ownership of designs and deliverables of tender information.

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Minimum of BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Qualification(s) and/or formal AutoDesk Revit training and certification will be advantageous.
• No years work experience required, but any experience in the consulting industry will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge and experience with HVAC systems and their design according to SANS and ASHRAE standards will be advantageous but not required.
• Understanding of equipment and service co-ordination of multidisciplinary services.
• Specification of equipment and detailing thereof.
• Ability to co-ordinate with other services (i.e. Structures, Fire, Wet Services, Architectural (internal and external) etc.) will be advantageous.
• Experience and training with an array of AutoDesk products (Revit experience/training is required).

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• Must be willing to support the team in which they work.
• Keen interest and positive attitude in engineering design, while taking ownership and being proactive in the working environment.
• Possess initiative and good interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player and be able to work independently on challenging projects that may have tight timelines.
• Accuracy – Attention to detail and correctness of drawings.
• Committed to delivering excellent levels of service.
• Good communicator.
• Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.