Civil Engineer

Division Roads and Highways

Location:

Pretoria

Section Manager and Function Manager

SMEC is looking to appoint a Civil Engineer to provide engineering design and drafting services, prepare project documentation, and deliver appropriate technical support as required.

• Responsible for engineering design and modelling aspects within the Pretoria Roads & Highways Function – from planning, conceptual design to detailed design and construction drawings, specifically for geometric- and stormwater design, related to roads projects
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• Develop increased design ability and quality.
• Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality.
• Assist with supervising small teams (Technicians, Students, Draughtsmen, Graduates).
• Mentor Technicians, Graduate Technologists and/or Graduate Engineers in relevant software tools.
• Check the work of other team members.
• Development of internal standards and implementing them.
• Develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Must be able to work in a team to support a leader but also take the lead on project designs.
• Ensure that required drawing standards are maintained.
• Deliver excellent client service while being client facing.
• Assist with compiling and the completion of tender documents and bids.
• Prepare project reports, implement and apply relevant codes of practice and ensuring that all work complies with SMEC’s quality control procedures.
• Support Senior Engineers with project management tasks and take the lead when required.
• Develop an understanding of the Function’s technologies and markets.
• Apply SMEC’s quality systems and procedures and ensure enforcement.
• Develop specifications, BoQ’s, cost estimates, and prepare final tender documentation.

• Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience
• Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets
• Knowledge of basic project management and the use of project management software
• Maintain quality and timelines of reporting
• Planning of workload to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Bently Open Roads Designer and/or Civil 3D design and analysis software packages
• Professionalism

SMEC is committed to ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all.