EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Degree in Civil Engineering.
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Experience in designing Solar PV plants, and Substations desired.
Practical site experience of construction sites (Solar PV plants and Substations desired).
Specific knowledge of Standards and Specifications that apply.
Experience in working with Eskom desired.
Must have good knowledge of software design packages such as Prokon and Civil 3D.
Knowledge of FIDIC and other Engineering & Construction contracts.
Proficient in the English language (Written and spoken).
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar capacity.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work on CAD and other design software.
- Must have good technical writing skills.
- Must be willing to learn and develop with changes in technology.
- Protection and grading studies.
- Ability to generate detailed bills of quantities (BoQ).
COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to translate and implement client specifications and requirements into basic and detailed designs.
- Understanding of Environmental and other regulatory requirements and their influence on designs.
- Stormwater management and drainage designs.
- Pile foundation designs.
- Road designs.
- Equipment foundation designs.
- Building designs.
- Concrete foundation design.
- Interpreting and applying Geotechnical, Hydrological and Topographical information.
- Ability to assess and select key materials and components based on technical and commercial characteristics.
- Generating SANS 1200 BOQ’s from designs.
- Developing cost estimates and writing technical clarifications for tenders.
- Ability to multitask and undertake multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of project development and execution.
- Competent and professional interaction with client engineering teams.
- Demonstrated ability in managing engineering teams and/or engineering consultants.
- Ability to travel to project sites as and when required.
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