Senior Civil Engineer

WSP Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to enhance their Water Infrastructure and Design Division. This role involves overseeing the design and construction monitoring of critical infrastructure projects, including pipelines and stormwater systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, with expertise in Civil 3D and AutoCAD. The position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility while fostering collaboration in modern office spaces. Join a company that values work-life balance, inclusivity, and professional growth, and contribute to impactful projects across South Africa and beyond.

Benefits

Flexible work from home policy

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Employee resource groups for diversity

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years experience in civil engineering.
• Must demonstrate specialized design knowledge and skills.
• Professionally registered status is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and monitor construction of infrastructure projects.
• Conduct pipeline hydraulic modeling and stormwater designs.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Technical Writing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech Civil / Mechanical Engineer Degree

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MS Excel (Advanced)

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Projects

KYPipe

EPANET

PC SWWM

HEC RAS

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join the Water Infrastructure and Design Division within the Mine Engineering Business Unit. This person will be responsible for the design drawing and construction monitoring of infrastructure projects.

The duties and responsibilities are to include the design drawing and construction monitoring of infrastructure projects which includes but may not be limited to :

• Pipelines and ancillaries design (e.g. scour air valve pipe supports etc.)
• Pipeline hydraulic modelling (e.g. pipeline sizing water hammer ensuring compliance with relevant design codes etc.)
• Open Chanel Flow hydraulics
• Storm Water Designs
• Earthworks modelling in Civil 3D (e.g. stormwater drainage platform and road layouts)
• Undertake planning engineering design work with input to construction as required and as directed by Project Leaders or Engineers
• Ensure all designs and drawings are properly documented and checked
• Construction administration skills would be advantageous
• Attend site and other meetings to action times timeously and effectively
• Achieve minimum financial productivity on all projects
• Ensure effective systems are implemented for good record keeping files reports drawings construction date etc.
• Liaise with other staff working on projects at all levels
• Assist with contract administration including preparation of certificates and as built drawings construction dates etc.
• Ensure suitability of technical proposals
• Compile letters reports and prepare tender documentation
• Provide service excellence
• Compliance with Quality Management System
• Contribution to efficiency and effectiveness of sector
• The candidate must be able to undertake and review associated works designs and demonstrate a sound technical knowledge of contract and construction procedures. (The candidate must demonstrate highly specialized design)
• The position is head office based however the successful candidate must be prepared and free to travel extensively both within South Africa and within the African Continent to manage projects and engage in client and other meetings.

Health and Safety :

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the companys 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

Key Competencies and Generic Skills :

• The employee has well developed general technical skills.
• Takes direction from and supports intermediate and senior staff to achieve project and business goals
• Displays personal leadership in completion of work tasks
• Makes decisions with input from intermediate and senior staff
• Contributes to projects and leads the design role and analysis and interpretation.
• Report writing including description of investigations results and analysis.
• Client focus is mainly internal but with input into proposals.
• Employees focus on setting a positive example by identifying and reporting hazards near misses and incidents.
• Displays a safety first focus.
• Employees actively raise safety issues to the attention of peers contractors and visitors and assist in seeking resolution to the issues identified.
• Communicates clearly and consistently the importance of health and safety and recognizes those who show the right behaviours.
• Ability to follow and implement WSP standards processes and procedures

Attributes :

• Technical excellence : understands how to apply technical skills understands data and findings consistently deliver high quality results
• Organisation : excellent planner and organiser can effectively share / delegate tasks
• Understands project context : wants to understand how they fit in the bigger picture and their role financial and time implications of project
• Ownership attitude : accountable for completing tasks on time and on budget willing to shoulder more responsibility ensures work product meets expectations
• Resourcefulness : constantly thinking and trouble shooting knows the tools available to them and uses them appropriately able to propose solutions to problems
• Good communication skills : can effectively communicate with clients peers suppliers and contractors
• Detail and quality focus : known for their high standard of care takes pride in their work pays attention to detail
• Learning and growth : takes responsibility for their career actively seeks feedback takes feedback well

Additional Requirement :

• Own Vehicle
• Valid Drivers Licence
• Valid Passport

Qualifications :

• BEng / BSc / BTech Civil / Mechanical Engineer Degree
• Minimum 810 years experience minimum
• Professionally Registered will be an advantage
• Civil 3D and AutoCAD would be advantageous
• At least 6 years experience with pipeline pump station and storm water design within the consulting environment.
• Project and engineering management experience with relevant qualifications would be advantageous.
• KYPipe EPANET PC SWWM HEC RAS or Bentley simulation software will be an advantage
• MS Word MS Excel (Advanced) MS PowerPoint MS Outlook MS Projects

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you

Worklife balance

At WSP we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. Its important to make time for you your family friends interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices in South Africa.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture ofinclusivity.

We understand the importance of development and training to you. Thats why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth whether through training mentoring or Chartership.

WeAreWSP

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Key Skills

Microstation,Mathcad,Technical Writing,Wastewater,CAD,Agency Management,Autodesk,Project Engineering,Project Management,Autocad,Customer relationship management,Writing Skills