Civil Engineer / Technologist

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; George; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer / Technologist in George, South Africa. The role involves technical design, team supervision, and providing mentorship to junior engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in civil design software. Join a company that values diversity and creativity while solving engineering challenges.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in designing transportation or municipal services infrastructure.
• Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small teams and mentor junior staff.
• Develop design solutions and draft technical reports.
• Manage project financial forecasting and deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree

Tools

Autodesk Civil3D

Infraworks

BIM systems

Job description

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Civil Engineer / Technologist

Apply locations George time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR109014

REPORTS TO: Section Manager/Senior Technologist or other person appointed as supervisor

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for the technical design of projects within the section and will be required to provide assistance to Professional Engineers.

The Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage small teams (Technicians, Students, Draughtsmen, Graduates)

• Mentor Technicians, Graduate Technologists and/or Graduate Engineers in relevant software tools

• Check the work of other team members

• Develop increased design ability and quality

• Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality

• Make technical decisions and provide solutions rather than one completed end result

• Able to present / represent their technical work

• Able to draft responses to straightforward bids – assistance sought with commercial aspects

• Develop knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management

• Develop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets

• Ability to check and inspect constructed works for compliance with design and specifications

• Construction administration and monitoring

• Preparation of tenders for construction including BoQ’s and specifications

• Preparation of tender bids to clients including draft cost estimates

• Development of internal standards and implementing them

• Develop solutions to complex engineering problems

• Perform design work duties under the supervision of a Professional Engineer/Technologist/Other Professionals

• Apply SMEC’s systems and procedures and ensure enforcement

• Working with clients and municipal line departments to capture their requirements

• Compilation of contract documentation and specification including measurement files

• Client invoicing

• Project auditing (if assigned the role of quality auditor)

• Project management

• Project financial forecasting, budgets and associated resource planning

• Draughting

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality

• Professional

• Planning of workload to meet deadlines

• Knowledge of SMEC’s systems and procedures

• Proficiency in civil design and analysis software packages

Recommended Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering degree or Bachelor of Technology degree/higher degree from an accredited university

• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in design of transportation and/or municipal services infrastructure, bulk water and sewerage infrastructure

• Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets

• Knowledge of basic project management and the use of project management software

• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil3D

• Working knowledge of Infraworks, Storm & Sewer Analyses, iDAS, Water Design Software, etc will be advantageous.

• Experience with BIM systems would be advantageous.

• Basic Knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively write technical reports.

• Experience in Government standards, codes and documentation.

• Experience in design management and design delivery for projects.

• Experience in managing professional teams of medium/large projects, would be beneficial.

• Experience in administering GCC 2015 projects will be beneficial

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi- disciplinary environment

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent by focusing on skills, qualifications, and experience. We foster a workplace culture that values equal opportunity and actively promotes inclusivity. In line with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we support equitable opportunities for individuals who are passionate about engineering, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to thrive and contribute.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

About Us

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.

SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas.Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments.

Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.