Our Client a well established Engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking the services of an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Design Technologist/Technician.

Experience:

10+ years Experience Required

Qualifications:

National Diploma in engineering, in a relevant discipline

Software: Civil Designer, or Civil 3D, AutoCAD,.

Registrations:

Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician/Technologist, Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7.

Duties

▪ 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
▪ To perform all work in accordance with the Companys 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,
▪ Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve
complex engineering problems,
▪ Checking and verifying designs done by junior design team
members,
▪ Assist with the preparation of technical proposals,
▪ Feasibility studies, options analysis and master planning,
▪ Managing and directing design teams,
▪ Act as design team leader on identified project components,
▪ Liaising with clients,
▪ Processing of survey and site investigation information,
▪ Application of general drawing control practices,
▪ Preparation of Bills of Quantities, cost estimates and lifecycle
costs,
▪ Develop and review specifications, including design criteria,
▪ Preparation of procurement documents,
▪ Formal report writing and professional presentation of work,
▪ Developing an understanding of industry codes and standards
and client specifications and client expectations,
▪ Developing an understanding of relevant legislation and
regulations,
▪ Compiling relevant project documentation,
▪ Analysing and suggesting solutions to moderately complex
problems in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines.

Skills

✓ Computer literacy: AutoCAD, Civil Designer, MS Office,
✓ Excellent planning, organising 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.