Design Engineer - Railway - Overhead Traction Equipment (OHTE)
Reference: CTE025161-Nonku-1
Our client is seeking a skilled professional to join their team as a Design Engineer specializing in Railway - Overhead Traction Equipment (OHTE). In this role, you will engage in a dynamic fusion of state-of-the-art technology, meticulous analysis, and innovative problem-solving. Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting robust and awe-inspiring civil structures that push the boundaries of modern infrastructure.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop Electrical OHTE construction project specifications and designs based on customer requirements and railway OHTE design standards.
- Collaborate with contractors and other construction professionals to ensure that engineering designs are feasible and meet all client project requirements.
- Working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software and other requisite engineering tools to create and refine construction project designs, including creating 3D models and animations using CAD and BIM software.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to determine the viability of new designs and construction techniques.
- Develop and maintain project and contract documentation, including design reports, design drawings, and specifications.
- Ensure that construction projects meet statutory and regulatory requirements and adhere to railway safety, reliability, and sustainability standards.
- Collaborate with members of the multi-disciplinary project team to ensure that construction projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with defined quality standards.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings and make recommendations to senior project management team members.
- Conduct regular project team meetings and provide guidance and support to the multi-disciplinary team members.
- Ensure that all project stakeholders are kept informed of project progress and project planning and milestone changes.
Skills & Experience:
- Registered Professional Engineer with ECSA.
- Minimum of ten years of OHTE Railway Design experience.
- Five years of the ten years post-professional registration (Pr.Eng/ Pr.Tech Eng) dedicated to Substation and Transmission Line design.
- Experience in Construction Management is essential.
- Proficiency in industry-specific software and tools such as ACAD, BIM, and/or Revit is mandatory.
- Experience with MS Office applications is required.
Qualification:
BSc/BEng Degree or BTech (Electrical).
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.
Contact Nonku Ndzondo on 021 418 1750 , quoting the Ref: CTE025161.
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