A well-established engineering organisation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Engineering Design Technologist/Technician to join their team. This is a permanent position , requiring a minimum of 5+ years of experience in the field. Flexi hours.
Salary
Negotiable Depending on Qualifications and Experience
>R600K pa
License/Certification:
- Registered ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician? (Required)
- Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7 (Bonus)
Min Requirements (These are non negotiable)
- National Diploma in engineering, in a relevant discipline
- Civil Designer, or Civil 3D, AutoCAD
- Registration with ECSA as a Candidate (a Professional Engineering registration will be a bonus(
- Technician/Technologist, Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7
- 5+ years Experience Required
About the position
- Promoting and applying employee engagement practices and concepts, especially in relation to recognition, empowerment, supportive feedback, partnering, expectations, consideration, and trust.
- Promoting and applying ethical and professional practices
- To perform all work in accordance with the Companys Quality Management System (QMS), Policies and Standards
- Supporting the engineering team on projects to complete the design work on time and within budget,
- Providing input and technical guidance to CAD designers / draughters and lower-level engineers / technologists / technicians working on the same project,
- Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve complex engineering problems,
- Checking and verifying designs done by junior design team members,
- Assist with the preparation of technical proposals,
- Feasibility studies, options analysis and master planning,
- Managing and directing design teams,
- Act as design team leader on identified project components,
- Liaising with clients,
- Processing of survey and site investigation information,
- Application of general drawing control practices,
- Preparation of Bills of Quantities, cost estimates and lifecycle costs,
- Develop and review specifications, including design criteria,
- Preparation of procurement documents,
- Formal report writing and professional presentation of work,
- Developing an understanding of industry codes and standards and client specifications and client expectations,
- Developing an understanding of relevant legislation and regulations,
- Compiling relevant project documentation,
- Analysing and suggesting solutions to moderately complex problems in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines.
Skills we require you to have:
- Computer literacy: AutoCAD, Civil Designer, MS Office,
- Excellent planning, organising and analytical skills,
- Excellent problem-solving skills,
- Good leadership skills,
- Excellent understanding of engineering concepts and application of knowledge,
- Good understanding of industry codes and standards,
- Good understanding of relevant legislation and regulations, including the HS Act and Construction Regulations and Environmental Management Act,
- Good understanding of at least two of the four primary General Conditions of Contract (GCC, FIDIC, NEC, JBCC),
- Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations ,
- Advanced project management skills, including project finance and project administration,
- Good technical report-writing skills,
- Ability to think critically and analytically,
- Ability to work accurately,
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
- Adaptability to a changing environment,
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, clients, contractors, visitors, etc.
