Civil Engineer

Hatch; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Johannesburg invites a Civil Engineer to lead multidisciplinary design across study and detailed design phases. You will define engineering design intent, deliver practical and buildable civil outputs, and coordinate with drafters to ensure quality and alignment with project goals.

Join a team delivering world-class projects in mining, energy and infrastructure, with a focus on safe, innovative and sustainable solutions that affect global outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• 5–10 years' civil design experience.
• Experience in earthworks, drainage, roads, and site infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D workflows.
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design for earthworks, roads, drainage, utilities, and site development.
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, technical specifications, and design criteria.
• Define design intent and provide inputs to Civil Drafters.
• Coordinate with Civil Drafters and other disciplines to ensure integrated design delivery.
• Review models and drawings for alignment with engineering intent.
• Deliver work within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide support during construction, including technical queries.
• Accountable for technical quality and completeness of civil design outputs.

Job description

• Clear, practical engineering design intent

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in―class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Purpose

The Civil Engineer is responsible for developing and delivering civil engineering design outputs for multidisciplinary projects across study and detailed design phases. The role focuses on defining engineering design intent, preparing technical deliverables, and coordinating with civil drafters to ensure practical and buildable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Perform conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design for earthworks, roads, drainage, utilities, and site development
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, technical specifications, and design criteria
• Define design intent and provide clear inputs to Civil Drafters
• Contribute to quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and Engineering Work Packages (EWPs)

Coordination

• Coordinate with Civil Drafters and other disciplines to ensure integrated design delivery
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
• Assist in defining scope, deliverables, and priorities

Quality & Delivery

• Review and check models and drawings for alignment with engineering intent
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and safety-in-design principles
• Deliver work within agreed scope, schedule, and budget
• Provide support during construction, including technical queries
• Accountable for technical quality and completeness of civil design outputs.

Performance Expectations

• Clear, practical engineering design intent
• Strong alignment between calculations, models, and drawings
• Effective multidisciplinary coordination
• Reliable delivery within project requirements

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5–10 years’ civil design experience
• Experience in earthworks, drainage, roads, and site infrastructure
• Familiarity with Civil 3D workflows
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards

Preferred

• Professional registration (or working toward)
• EPCM / multidisciplinary project experience
• Exposure to BIM / digital delivery

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.