Engineering Support

TRS Staffing Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm is looking for a skilled Engineering Support professional to assist lead engineers. You will manage calculations, procurement activities, and project planning. The ideal candidate has a BSc in Engineering and over 10 years of experience. Join us to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional engineering experience.
• Professional Registration and membership in external technical society preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and check calculations and designs using various techniques.
• Organize and plan jobs, write and review specifications.
• Conduct vendor data checks and engage in procurement activities.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Project planning

Material procurement

Technical documentation

Education

BSc in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

A fantastic opportunity awaits you to join. The company is seeking experienced and motivated Engineering Support to provide assistance to the lead engineer, as requested, in the areas of schedules, estimates, progress reports, meetings, procurement, activities, etc. This role is based in Liberia.

Key Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, perform and check most types of calculations and design using both computer-aided and manual design techniques.
• If serving in a lead or area lead position, perform all or some of the following: organize/plan jobs, write/review specifications, prepare/maintain schedules, develop/monitor estimates and manpower forecasts, assign work, work with project/client/field, material procurement, permit, and subcontract activities.
• Perform squad check of vendor data and drawings from other disciplines.
• Actively participate in, and maximize the use of, company’s Knowledge Community and other available resources.
• Travel, as required, to ensure the successful execution of project and/or department goals.
• Attend external technical seminars and self-enroll in training courses for in-house management.
• Exhibit thorough understanding of pertinent codes and governing regulations and industry practices, etc.
• Assist, as required, in the development of department standards and procedures.
• Assist in audits.
• Prepare and perform schedules, estimates, progress reports, material forecasts, meetings, procurement activities, etc.

Qualifications and Skills

• BSc in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of professional engineering experience.
• Professional Registration and membership in external technical society preferred.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Tanya De Bruyn at [e-mail] or [e-mail], or apply via the link below.