Senior Rail & 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

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.