Civil Engineering Design Technologist / Technician

SUMMARY:
A well-established engineering organisation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Engineering Design Technologist/Technician to join their team. This is a permanent position , requiring a minimum of 5+ years of experience in the field. Flexi hours.

POSITION INFO:

A well-established engineering organisation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Engineering Design Technologist/Technician to join their team. This is a permanent position , requiring a minimum of 5+ years of experience in the field. Flexi hours.

Salary

Negotiable Depending on Qualifications and Experience

>R600K pa

License/Certification:

• Registered ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician? (Required)
• Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7 (Bonus)

Min Requirements (These are non negotiable)

• National Diploma in engineering, in a relevant discipline
• Civil Designer, or Civil 3D, AutoCAD
• Registration with ECSA as a Candidate (a Professional Engineering registration will be a bonus(
• Technician/Technologist, Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7
• 5+ years Experience Required

About the position

• Promoting and applying employee engagement practices and concepts, especially in relation to recognition, empowerment, supportive feedback, partnering, expectations, consideration, and trust.
• Promoting and applying ethical and professional practices
• To perform all work in accordance with the Companys Quality Management System (QMS), Policies and Standards
• Supporting the engineering team on projects to complete the design work on time and within budget,
• Providing input and technical guidance to CAD designers / draughters and lower-level engineers / technologists / technicians working on the same project,
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve complex engineering problems,
• Checking and verifying designs done by junior design team members,
• Assist with the preparation of technical proposals,
• Feasibility studies, options analysis and master planning,
• Managing and directing design teams,
• Act as design team leader on identified project components,
• Liaising with clients,
• Processing of survey and site investigation information,
• Application of general drawing control practices,
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities, cost estimates and lifecycle costs,
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria,
• Preparation of procurement documents,
• Formal report writing and professional presentation of work,
• Developing an understanding of industry codes and standards and client specifications and client expectations,
• Developing an understanding of relevant legislation and regulations,
• Compiling relevant project documentation,
• Analysing and suggesting solutions to moderately complex problems in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines.

Skills we require you to have:

• Computer literacy: AutoCAD, Civil Designer, MS Office,
• Excellent planning, organising and analytical skills,
• Excellent problem-solving skills,
• Good leadership skills,
• Excellent understanding of engineering concepts and application of knowledge,
• Good understanding of industry codes and standards,
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and regulations, including the HS Act and Construction Regulations and Environmental Management Act,
• Good understanding of at least two of the four primary General Conditions of Contract (GCC, FIDIC, NEC, JBCC),
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations ,
• Advanced project management skills, including project finance and project administration,
• Good technical report-writing skills,
• Ability to think critically and analytically,
• Ability to work accurately,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
• Adaptability to a changing environment,
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, clients, contractors, visitors, etc.

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