Highways Design Engineer/Technologist

Wsp In Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa is seeking a Civil Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Fluency in French is a must, as the role involves international project work. Responsibilities include performing AutoCAD Civil 3D design and ensuring health and safety standards are met. The company offers a supportive and inclusive work culture with excellent benefits.

Benefits

First class medical cover

Generous annual leave

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in design of roads and civil services infrastructure.
• Highly competent with civil engineering design using Autodesk Civil 3D software.
• Professional Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Perform AutoCAD Civil 3D design and modelling for large scale infrastructure projects.
• Model complex site earthworks, wet and dry utilities, and corridors including intersections.
• Influence SHEQ performance and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Fluency in French

AutoCAD Civil 3D design

Site earthworks modelling

Wet utilities design

Dry utilities design

Corridor modelling

Education

Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

Key Role : To function in a Design Team as a Civil Designer working on Global Project Delivery (International workshare projects in the infrastructure sector) - The candidate must be fluent in French.

Responsibilities

Able to perform AutoCAD Civil 3D design and modelling of the following, for large scale infrastructure projects : Complex site earthworks modelling, Wet utilities (sewer, water, stormwater) – Bulk services and on‑site services, Dry utilities – Bulk services and on‑site services, Corridor modelling, including intersections, roundabouts and interchanges. Rail corridor modelling will be a plus.

Health and Safety

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision, and policies by influencing those around you. Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm. Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution. Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in design of roads and civil services infrastructure. Highly competent with civil engineering design using Autodesk Civil 3D software. Professional Registration.

Key Competencies And Generic Skills

Self‑training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies. MUST be fluent in French.

Additional Information

What if we can have work‑life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. WSP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity / paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.