Associate (Technical Lead) | Bulk Water Conveyance and Distribution at Zutari

About this role:

• We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Civil Engineer/Technologist with experience in civil engineering projects with an emphasis on  bulk water conveyance (water pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure) to join our industry-leading Water team in East London.

Role responsibilities

• Project Management of bulk water conveyance related projects
• Engineering design, calculations, and analysis of bulk water pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure across the full lifecycle of the project, i.e., planning, design and implementation which includes construction and completion
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and simulations using industry accepted tools such EPANET, InfoWater, or WaterGEMS
• Co-ordinate and integrate the design with other engineering disciplines (i.e., structural, fire, mechanical and electrical), development of 3D models, technical drawings and details, technical specifications and associated quantities
• Produce other key deliverables on projects such as technical and project related reports, specifications and procurement documentation
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and across multiple geographies in Africa and internationally
• Ensure that all work complies with Zutari’s quality control procedures and ensuring that required quality standards are maintained.

Minimum requirements

• BEng/BSc/BTech or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• A post-graduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA.
• A registration with SACPCMP or PMI in Project Management will be advantageous.
• A minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience on civil engineering projects, with an emphasis on bulk conveyance. Experience should entail working on projects across their full lifecycle, i.e., planning through to the end of construction.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite products. Knowledge in MS Projects will be advantageous.
• Project Management and construction related experience in civil engineering projects.
• Construction related experience in bulk conveyance projects will be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge or expertise in 3D engineering design software applicable to the envisaged role (especially Autodesk suite) will be an advantage.
• Effective Communicator.