Design Engineer - Water

Overview

The role of the Design Engineer is to plan, design and model the scenarios for the development of the sewage system to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective management of network replacement and assets expansion.

• Assess project requests.
• Forecast and plan for future demand.
• Evaluate hydraulic calculations and assess catchment characteristics.
• Develop project scope from outline statement of requirements.
• Review TORS, tender/contract documents for discipline related inputs.
• Evaluate technical offers, and review and approve technical submittals and proposals provided by Designers including reports, drawings, calculations, etc., as specified in the contract.
• Specify and design works as required and advised by Client.
• Perform technical overview of Consultant deliverables.
• Review Consultant/Contractor designs for technical completeness and conformance with standards and norms.
• Review projects master plans.
• Contribute to strategic planning.
• Manage project timelines and risks.
• Monitor progress of project and costs.
• Assist in and contribute to handling claims.
• Conduct site inspections and inspections at manufacturers/suppliers/vendors/technology providers.
• Ensure compliance of work with contract, schedule, budget and advise Project.
• Identify opportunities to apply new technology to organization’s advantage.
• Update knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.
• Contribute to financial planning.
• Ensure quality and compliance.
• Maintain documentation and reporting to client.
• Communicate with stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a related Engineering discipline.
• PMP Certification is highly preferable.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the utility industry (Wet utilities - Sewage) with exposure to operations and maintenance, planning and forecasting, and projects management.
• Knowledge in design and construction of sewerage system.
• Experience in working with project planning and management related systems and packages.
• Knowledge in asset planning and forecasting.
• Planning and organizing within desired parameters.
• Effective management of time and setting of priorities.
• Ability to work in alignment to a defined strategic approach in terms of asset planning and forecasting.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness and nutrition.

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Réalis is committed to hiring individuals with a diverse range of characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. The organization does not discriminate on grounds of gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability.