Civil Engineer – ECSA Registered Pr.Eng/ Pr. Tech

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

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 change 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.