Design Engineer (Railway)

Gibb; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company in South Africa seeks a talented Design Engineer (Per way) to lead railway projects. The role involves innovative design solutions, technical expertise, and team coordination in a variety of railway engineering tasks. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and a strong understanding of railway design principles, and will contribute to project success through quality assurance and efficient management.

Qualifications

• Experience in railway engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in advanced computer software for design.
• Ability to manage teams and projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Railway Engineer on planning and design studies.
• Drive innovative design solutions using advanced software.
• Manage deliverables within agreed budgets and timelines.

Skills

Railway Design Solutions

Technical Expertise

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Job description

GIBB is a multi-award-winning partner of choice for the private sector, state-owned enterprises, and governments.

We have the proven experience, talent, and expertise to respond to the numerous infrastructure demands and needs of the continent. The Transportation Sector is engaged with a number of large and exciting projects and is looking for talented individuals.

If you would like to make a difference in people's lives and become an expert in your field, please apply for the challenging roles we have available.

This sector is seeking a talented professional to join their team as a Design Engineer (Per way).

We welcome your application if you meet the requirements listed below for this position.

The responsibilities and requirements listed will be assessed during the interview stages and confirmed with relevant professional references from your previous two positions.

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of this role is to serve as the Railway Engineer on planning studies, preliminary design studies, and final design of passenger rail, freight rail, private sidings, and standard gauge railway projects.

The Railway Engineer will coordinate, cooperate, and collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members and external specialist service providers.

The Railway Engineer will also support business development functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drive innovative railway design solutions using advanced computer software while adhering to established standards and procedures.
2. Deliver specialized technical expertise across railway studies and designs, ensuring accuracy and quality of outcomes.
3. Develop and review comprehensive technical specifications, design calculations, 3D models, and documentation.
4. Perform technical quality assurance reviews to maintain compliance with quality, safety, and corporate standards.
5. Lead and coordinate small to medium-sized teams of multi-disciplinary design engineers.
6. Participate in and lead interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.
7. Manage deliverables within agreed budgets and timelines with minimal supervision.
8. Consult with authorities to secure necessary technical approvals.
9. Develop accurate construction cost estimates and resource planning forecasts.
10. Present technical solutions to clients with clarity and professional expertise.
11. Participate in client meetings to gather requirements, explain design rationale, and address technical queries.
12. Contribute to bid development and proposal preparation.
13. Build and maintain strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams and external specialists.
14. Identify opportunities to enhance existing processes and develop novel solutions for unprecedented challenges.
15. Apply innovative problem-solving approaches by adapting standard procedures based on past project learnings.
16. Contribute technical expertise to improve methodologies and best practices.
17. Maintain cutting-edge technical knowledge and capabilities in railway engineering.