Engineer - Building Civils, Data Center

AECOM; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer in South Africa with 4+ years post-qualification experience to join our team. You will contribute to detailed designs including earthworks, water reticulation, pavement, and drainage, using Civil 3D and Revit, and support project teams through design development and site coordination.

This role emphasizes delivering safe, compliant civil engineering solutions, assessing risks, and collaborating with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ post qualification experience.
• Solid knowledge of Civil 3D, EPANET and SWMM.
• Experience in building services design (water supply, sewerage, stormwater, ducting, road layer works, pavements & bulk earthworks).
• Ability to lead small design projects and provide resource planning/timeframe estimates.
• B.Eng./BScEng Degree; M.Eng Degree advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed civil designs: bulk earthworks, water reticulation, pavement design, stormwater, sewerage, road geometry and cable ducts.
• Model civil engineering services in Civil 3D and Revit.
• Size equipment such as submersible pumps, interceptors and tanks; produce design drawings.
• Attend planning, design and site meetings; assist with bids and proposals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Planning & organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Client satisfaction focus

Leadership of small design projects

Education

B.Eng. / BScEng Degree

M.Eng Degree advantageous

Tools

Civil 3D

EPANET

SWMM

Revit MEP

Job description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Under the supervision of a Senior Engineer or Associate Engineer, perform detailed designs involving, but not limited to bulk earthworks, water reticulation, pavement design, stormwater, sewerage, road geometry and cable ducts.
• Modelling of civil engineering services in Civil 3D and Revit.
• Specification, analysis and sizing of civil engineering equipment such as submersible pumps, interceptors and tanks.
• Take responsibility for civil engineering design and drawings.
• Be part of a project team, liaise with other professional team members and contractors.
• Attend planning, design and site meetings, and ad-hoc site inspections.
• Independently manage projects of low complexity.
• Work to ensure the implementation of safety and integrity principles in civil engineering documentation such as reports, analysis and specifications.
• Promote compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal QA procedures for all design activities.
• Assist with the compilation of bids and proposals.

Here is what we are looking for:

• Minimum 4 years’ post qualification experience.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of civil engineering design software such as Civil 3D, EPANET and SWMM.
• Broaden knowledge of other design software in civil engineering.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and understand the importance of delivery and client satisfaction.

• Strong analytical, literacy and numerical skills.
• Good commercial awareness / risk management skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to consider the big picture of a project’s impact.
• Revit MEP and structure knowledge will be advantageous.
• Must have experience in the design of building services (i.e. water supply, sewerage, stormwater, ducting, road layer works, pavements & bulk earthworks).
• Some experience in leading small design projects, including resource planning and design time frame estimates.
• B.Eng. / BScEng Degree
• M.Eng. Degree advantageous

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.