Roads & Highways Civil Engineer - Design & Lead Projects

SMEC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC in Cape Town seeks a Civil Engineer to deliver design and drafting services, prepare project documentation, and provide technical support from planning through construction drawings for Roads and Highways. You will work with a team of technicians and graduates, lead design work when required, and ensure adherence to drawing standards, quality controls and client requirements.

Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, MicroStation/Open Roads, and AutoCAD is expected, with a track record of meeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of practical civil engineering experience.
• Understanding of local markets and functional business technologies.
• Knowledge of project management and the use of project management software.
• Ability to maintain quality and timelines of reporting.
• Planning of workload to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in civil 3D design and analysis software such as Bentley MicroStation and Open Roads Design Software and /or AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design and modelling across planning to construction drawings for Roads and Geometric projects.
• Assist with supervising small teams (Technicians, Students, Draughtsmen, Graduates).
• Lead on project designs when required and work within a team.
• Ensure drawing standards, construction supervision, and client-facing service.
• Assist with tender documents and bids preparation.
• Prepare reports and ensure compliance with codes and SMEC quality procedures.
• Support Senior Engineers on project management and take the lead when needed.
• Develop understanding of functional unit technologies and markets.
• Apply SMEC quality systems and ensure enforcement.
• Collaborate with clients and municipal departments to capture requirements.
• Develop specifications, BoQs, cost estimates, and final tender documentation.

Skills

Project management

Quality management

Workload planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Open Roads Design

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

SMEC in Cape Town seeks a Civil Engineer to deliver design and drafting services, prepare project documentation, and provide technical support from planning through construction drawings for Roads and Highways. You will work with a team of technicians and graduates, lead design work when required, and ensure adherence to drawing standards, quality controls and client requirements.

Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, MicroStation/Open Roads, and AutoCAD is expected, with a track record of meeting