Senior Engineer - Civil Infrastructure

AECOM
Durban
ZAR 300 000 - 400 000
Job description
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Job Description

AECOM is looking to recruit a Engineer - Civil Infrastructure

  • Design and planning of civil engineering infrastructure such as earthworks/grading, roads, stormwater, sewer and water across various market sectors.
  • The role will entail design development, design review, coordination and management of resources, ad-hoc site supervision, preparation and/or review of typical deliverables e.g. design calculations, reports, drawings, bill of quantities, technical specifications and project documentation.
  • Guides junior engineers/technical resources and largely performs tasks independently to complete design/project deliverables.
  • Mentors junior staff.
  • May be required to coordinate/manage/lead small to mid-sized teams on a project-by-project basis.
  • Supports the execution of projects in accordance with AECOM Quality Management System requirements.
  • Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment as an experienced engineer.
  • Provides specialised technical input into studies and design work for the infrastructure design discipline and identifies discrepancies in results.
  • Develops design by gathering, correlating and analysing engineering data using computer software and established procedures and standards.
  • Follows existing or develops design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by self and others.
  • Has knowledge of construction costs relating to their specific areas of design.
  • Gathers and correlates engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
  • Prepares technical specifications.
  • Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
  • Undertakes technical coordination with authorities for approvals.
  • Solves problems encountered using knowledge, innovation and modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous works.
  • Contributes to the area of expertise, providing proposed improvements to existing processes and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist.
  • Performs technical quality reviews of design calculations, BIM models and drawings, including documentation in project record by adhering to occupational health and safety and corporate standards.
  • Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort/man-hours for projects.
  • Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities.
  • Support in building and maintaining Client (internal and external) relationships.
  • Attends client meetings as technical support to gather information and discuss project requirements, explain/ defend work, etc.
  • Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposals (as required)—the ability to present solutions to clients in a professional and technically competent manner.

Skills

  • Solid experience in the design of civil infrastructural elements (earthworks/grading, roads, stormwater, sewer and water), particularly in a multi-disciplinary project delivery environment, across all project stages.
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Good working knowledge of ProjectWise and BIM360.
  • Experience in 12D Model, ACS, Microstation, Dynamo is advantageous.
  • Experience working in other (international) standard specifications and/or design guidelines will be advantageous.
  • Experience in the execution of multi-disciplinary projects through BIM will be advantageous.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to work independently or within a team environment, as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science or Engineering.
  • 8+ relevant experience post qualification.

Additional Information

  • Professionally registered with ECSA.
  • Own reliable transport.
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