Senior Civil Engineering Design Technologist/Technician

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.

Salary

Negotiable Depending on Qualifications and Experience >R600K pa