Civil Design Engineer & Project Lead - Roads & Utilities

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) in Cape Town is seeking an Engineer/Technologist to provide design and drafting services, prepare project documentation, and deliver technical support within the Urban Development division.

You will work on roads, stormwater, water and sewer bulk services, lead design work, supervise small teams, ensure drawing standards, and contribute to project management and client liaison activities.

Qualifications

• B.Eng or B.Tech in Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D design and analysis.
• Understanding of local functional business technologies and markets.
• Knowledge of basic project management and the use of project management software.
• Maintain quality and timeliness of reporting.
• Planning of workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and modelling for Roads, Stormwater, Water and Sewer Bulk Services and Reticulation.
• Assist with supervising small teams (Technicians, Students, Draughtsmen, Graduates).
• Lead on project designs when required.
• Ensure drawing standards and construction supervision requirements are maintained and deliver excellent client service when needed.
• Prepare reports and ensure compliance with codes of practice and SMEC quality control procedures.
• Support Senior Engineers/Technologists with project management.
• Develop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets.
• Construction administration and monitoring.
• Apply SMEC’s quality systems and procedures.
• Work with clients and municipal line departments to capture requirements.
• Develop specifications, BoQ’s, cost estimates, and prepare final tender documentation.

Education

B. Eng or B Tech Degree in Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

SMEC (an SJ Group company) in Cape Town is seeking an Engineer/Technologist to provide design and drafting services, prepare project documentation, and deliver technical support within the Urban Development division.

You will work on roads, stormwater, water and sewer bulk services, lead design work, supervise small teams, ensure drawing standards, and contribute to project management and client liaison activities.