Civil Engineer (Water)

SendTraffic, a Division of Atrinsic; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Durban is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer (Water) to design water infrastructure and manage projects. The ideal candidate will have a BSc or B Eng. in Civil Engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team and engage in various project stages from inception to close-out.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years practical experience in the design of water infrastructure.
• Experience in managing GCC & JBCC Contracts.
• Looking to register as a Professional Engineer within the next 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Design of water infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment works.
• Overall contract/project management and client liaison.
• Preparation of reports and tender documentation.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction

Education

BSc, B Eng. Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Wadiso/Epanet

Job description

Responsibilities

Our client in the consulting engineering firm is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer (Water) with extensive experience in the design of water infrastructure, contract management, quality monitoring, report writing etc. This role is based in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Form part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Civil Engineer (Water): Design of water infrastructure, including pipelines, pump stations, boreholes, water/wastewater treatment works, reservoirs, control valves etc.
• Preparation of reports for all stages of project implementation, including inception, feasibility/ business plans, concept & viability, design development, tender & procurement, close-out etc.
• Overall contract/project management, including interaction with clients, contractors & other stakeholders, attendance of progress meetings, preparation of payment certificates, dealing with contractual claims etc.
• Management of junior staff, including supervision of drawings, designs, reports etc.
• Preparation of tender documentation, including specification writing, bill of quantities and drawings
• General Client liaison and marketing
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum BSc, B Eng. Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum five (5) years practical experience in the design of water infrastructure, contract management, quality monitoring, report writing etc.
• Experience in managing GCC & JBCC Contracts and dealing with claims.
• Experience in compiling reports for all stages of project implementation.
• Experience in grant-funded projects (MIG, WSIG, RBIG etc.).
• Experience in Water/Sanitation master plans, WSDPs, NRW Management Plans advantageous.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D & Wadiso/Epanet.
• Looking to register as a Professional Engineer within the next 24 months.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Construction