Civil Designer - RER3 CC JHB at Hatch

Hatch's Dynamic Earth Solution Group (DES) is looking for a Civil Designer to join the team. Reporting to the Practice Lead you will support projects globally. This specific role will see you working on a major rail upgrade project in Canada, performing cable containment and utilities design. 

We're entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities. 

What a Career at Hatch Offers You:

• You will have opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways
• Work on problems and gain experience in the office and on project sites
• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning on a daily basis
• The opportunity for knowledge exchange with some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry. 

Responsibilities:

• As a Civil Designer, you will be required to provide engineering deliverables and technical support. The main duties and responsibilities as part of this position include:
• Cable Containment modelling and design
• Utilities modelling and design
• Earthworks and grading design 
• Design access roads for mining, energy, and infrastructure related facilities
• Design and model drainage and stormwater management systems
• 3D model preparation and drawings production
• Close collaboration with other disciplines such as structures, mechanical, piping, and electrical
• Perform conceptual layout work 
• Develop design details 
• Check drawings prior to release 
• Coordinate and review clash detection of models with other discipline models
• Verify onsite condition and dimensions relating to existing facilities 
• Construction supervision dependent upon project demands 
• Incorporate safety in design. 

Education, Experience, attributes, and Skills:

• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma from an accredited college
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a similar role
• Cable containment and/or underground utilities modelling experience
• Experience in civil infrastructure, site planning, linear alignment design
• Strong design software skills including demonstrated experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD. Other software skills which will be considered useful include OpenRoads, Revit, ProjectWise and Microsoft Office.
• Work experience in completing design assignments for linear infrastructure projects and mine sites 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are needed
• Thorough understanding of inter-discipline requirements
• Problem solving attitude
• Ability to work in a team-environment
• Willing to mentor junior staff
• Knowledge of industry or regulatory standards, regulations and codes pertinent to the design and systems related to the project 
• Good safety awareness.