Associate (Lead Engineer): Water Treatment

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced engineering Lead Engineer to join our Water Treatment team, based at our Tshwane or Cape Town offices.

Role Responsibilities

• Business development in the water treatment space.
• Assist in preparing and coordinating tenders/bids and contribute to winning work initiatives.
• Contractual and commercial acumen and assist in the management of construction contracts.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects, within scope and budget.
• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
• Lead and coordinate small, medium, and integrated projects including management of delivery teams, and reporting on budgets and schedules, and maintaining team morale.
• Perform highly complex engineering designs, calculations, and analysis of industrial water/wastewater treatment as well as in pharmaceutical, food and beverage industry, with key contributions in heat and mass balances, basis of designs, schedules, project estimates as well as 3D models, technical drawings and details.
• Proficiency in risk assessment processes such as HAZOP, FMEA, HACCP, LOPA etc.
• Produce other key deliverables on projects, such as technical reports, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Design integration of teams and disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Establish initial project schedules and regularly maintain project schedules.
• Act as senior project-level point of contact for clients.
• Resolve project level issues independently.
• Mentor junior Engineers, Project Managers/Coordinators.
• Support business development activities.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining continued personal interest in achieving set targets.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc /BEng/BTech degree in Civil/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering. A postgraduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline would be an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (PrEng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (PrTechEng) with ECSA (minimum of 5 years post registration).
• A minimum of 10 years’ engineering related experience which includes but is not limited to:
• Water treatment experience with a very strong project management, contractual and commercial background.
• Five (5) years’ experience in design, construction and commissioning of industrial water related infrastructure.
• Five (5) years’ experience in process design/ analysis and modelling experience in municipal and/or industrial water treatment.
• Usage of other software:
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• MS Project or similar scheduling tool capability will be an advantage.
• Experience as a Project Manager in the client space (as the client’s representative or representing the consultant at the client) – PMP/ PrCPM or similar equivalent will be an advantage.
• Willing to travel for projects (local and international).
• Valid South African driver’s license.

Key Attributes

• Ability to multitask and work on several projects at once.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
• Solution orientated with strong problem-solving skills.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.