Engineer – Water

AECOM; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Engineer – Water in Bellville, South Africa. The successful candidate will manage and prepare hydraulic models and support design teams with construction drawings. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in MicroStation drafting for civil projects and relevant modeling software. A degree in Civil Engineering and registration as a Candidate Engineer are necessary. This role provides opportunities for growth and collaboration while offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work options

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in MicroStation-based drafting for civil or wet utility projects including Gravity & Pressure network.
• 5 Years of experience in InfoWorks ICM modeling, InfoWater Pro Modeling.
• Experience in MicroStation CAD Standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and edit 2D drawings using MicroStation.
• Support utility and infrastructure design teams in developing construction drawings.
• Manage ProjectWise environments for drawing control.

Skills

MicroStation-based drafting

InfoWorks ICM modeling

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation Connect Edition

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Company Description

AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Engineer – Water to join our team in our South Africa offices.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Start here. Grow here.

Job Description

Water and Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler / Engineer / Senior Technologist

Here is what you will do:

• Prepare and edit 2D drawings, including plans, profiles, and cross-sections, using MicroStation.
• Import, reference, and coordinate design data from Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, or other modeling platforms.
• Support utility and infrastructure design teams in developing construction drawings, layouts, plan & profiles and as-built documentation.
• Manage ProjectWise, environments for drawing control, versioning, and collaboration.
• Generate drawing sheets, annotations, dimensions, and labeling in accordance with project templates and QA/QC procedures.
• Assist with data translation, such as converting between DWG and DGN formats while maintaining data integrity.
• Wastewater and water modeling using InfoWorks ICM, InfoWater Pro and InfoWorks WA
• Working on projects in Canada, USA, UK&I the Middle East and Australia

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 5 years of experience in MicroStation-based drafting for civil or wet utility projects including Gravity & Pressure network.
• 5 Years of experience in InfoWorks ICM modeling, InfoWater Pro Modeling
• Should have experience using MicroStation Connect Edition software & Open Road Designer software in specific to Wet Utilities Design. Like Plan & Profiles.
• MicroStation CAD Standards.
• Working experience on ROP & COT MicroStation Seed files would be preferable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• 4 relevant experience post qualification
• Registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

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 2024. 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.