Perway Design Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to join its Infrastructure group and lead track and railway infrastructure design.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, applying best practices to deliver safe and sustainable solutions across projects. The role requires 8–15 years of rail design/construction experience, proficiency with Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRail, and strong communication skills to collaborate with project managers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8–15 years of professional experience in design or construction or track maintenance of railway infrastructure.
• Solid experience utilizing Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRail.
• Experience in project management of public or private infrastructure projects.
• Technical experience in the planning and design of transit and freight railway infrastructure.
• Site experience working on railway projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet cost targets, quality targets and deadlines.
• Time management and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Design track and railway infrastructure in accordance with applicable regulations, laws and standards.
• Participate in planning stages, design and construction of a project.
• Collaborate with project managers and multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Develop concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies and detailed design from a track and perway perspective.
• Review the technical design work of junior engineers.
• Prepare reports on execution and adherence to schedules.
• Prepare technical specifications and bidding documents; assist in bids analysis.
• Inspect and assess rail track and perway infrastructure and remaining useful life.
• Develop or review client track and perway maintenance strategies focusing on sustainability.
• Develop BOQs and capex cost estimates for rail designs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety on construction sites.
• Perform detailed technical analyses and draft reports.
• Visit construction sites to verify quality and perform inspections.

Skills

Civil 3D

Rail design

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Site experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRail

Job description

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Date: Aug 7, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:100382

Job Category:Infrastructure

Location:Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities:

• Design track and railway infrastructure in accordance with applicable regulations, laws and standards;
• Participate in the planning stages, design and construction of a project;
• Work collaboratively with project managers and multi-disciplinary design teams;
• Participate in the development of concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility study and detailed design projects from a track and perway perspective
• Assign and review the technical design work of junior engineers;
• Prepare reports on the execution of work and adherence to the schedule;
• Prepare technical specifications and bidding documents and assist in the compilation and analysis of bids;
• Inspection and condition assessments of rail track and perway infrastructure and determining remaining useful life of the various components
• Participate in due diligence exercises focused on track and perway assets and generation of reports with findings
• Develop new or review of client’s track and perway maintenance strategies and interventions focused on sustainability of track and perway
• Develop BOQ’s and capex cost estimates that supports rail alignment designs for either greenfield or brownfield developments
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in health and safety on construction sites;
• Perform detailed technical analysis, interpret data, make summaries and draft reports;
• Visit construction sites to ensure the quality of the work and to carry out inspections.

Qualifications:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering;
• Must have between 8 - 15 years of professional experience in design or construction or track maintenance of railway infrastructure and;
• Solid experience utilizing Civil 3D and Bentley Open Rail;
• Experience in project management of public or private infrastructure projects;
• Technical experience in the planning and design of transit and freight railway infrastructure;
• Site experience working on railway projects;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are essential;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work to meet cost targets, quality targets and deadlines;
• Time management skills and ability to adapt to change;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.