Perway Design Engineer

Hatch; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Johannesburg, Gauteng invites a seasoned Civil Engineer to shape rail track design across major infrastructure projects. You will lead design and construction activities, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure alignment with regulations and schedules.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 8–15 years in railway design or track maintenance, with Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRail proficiency, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• 8–15 years of rail design/construction experience.
• Experience with Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRail.
• Project management experience in infrastructure.
• Strong communication, supervision and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Design track and railway infrastructure per regulations.
• Plan, design and construct railway projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop BOQs and capital expenditure estimates.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on sites.
• Inspect rail track and perway assets.
• Prepare reports and bid documents.
• Visit sites to verify workmanship.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRail

Job description

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.

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.