Civil Engineering Technician jobs in South Africa

A well-established engineering organisation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Engineering Design Technologist/Technician to join their team. This is a permanent position, requiring a minimum of 5+ years of experience in the field. Flexi hours.

Salary:

Negotiable Depending on Qualifications and Experience

R600K pa

License/Certification:

• Registered ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician (Required)
• Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7 (Bonus)

Minimum Requirements (These are non-negotiable):

• National Diploma in engineering, in a relevant discipline
• Civil Designer, or Civil 3D, AutoCAD
• Registration with ECSA as a Candidate (Professional Engineering registration will be a bonus)
• Technician/Technologist, Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7
• 5+ years Experience Required

About the Position:

• Promoting and applying employee engagement practices and concepts, especially in relation to recognition, empowerment, supportive feedback, partnering, expectations, consideration, and trust.
• Promoting and applying ethical and professional practices.
• Performing all work in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS), Policies, and Standards.
• Supporting the engineering team on projects to complete the design work on time and within budget.
• Providing input and technical guidance to CAD designers/draughters and lower-level engineers/technologists/technicians working on the same project.
• Performing and checking calculations, specifying equipment, and solving complex engineering problems.
• Checking and verifying designs done by junior design team members.
• Assisting with the preparation of technical proposals.
• Conducting feasibility studies, options analysis, and master planning.
• Managing and directing design teams.
• Acting as design team leader on identified project components.
• Liaising with clients.
• Processing survey and site investigation information.
• Applying general drawing control practices.
• Preparing Bills of Quantities, cost estimates, and lifecycle costs.
• Developing and reviewing specifications, including design criteria.
• Preparing procurement documents.
• Formal report writing and professional presentation of work.
• Developing an understanding of industry codes and standards and client specifications and expectations.
• Developing an understanding of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Compiling relevant project documentation.
• Analyzing and suggesting solutions to moderately complex problems in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines.

Skills Required:

• Computer literacy: AutoCAD, Civil Designer, MS Office.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good leadership skills.
• Excellent understanding of engineering concepts and application of knowledge.
• Good understanding of industry codes and standards.
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and regulations, including the HS Act and Construction Regulations and Environmental Management Act.
• Good understanding of at least two of the four primary General Conditions of Contract (GCC, FIDIC, NEC, JBCC).
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
• Advanced project management skills, including project finance and project administration.
• Good technical report-writing skills.
• Ability to think critically and analytically.
• Ability to work accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to a changing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, clients, contractors, visitors, etc.