Civil Engineer - Cape Town at Hatch

Job Summary

Dynamic Earth Solutions (DES) specializes in site planning, spatial information and digital terrain modeling, surface and subsurface investigations, rock mechanics, underground structures, geotechnical laboratory services, flood forecasting and water resource management through our geotechnical, hydrotechnical, and civil site development expertise.

• This role is an exciting next-step in your career which will allow you to lead projects, be client-facing and to take ownership like never before. The Civil Engineering Lead will be part of an engineering team providing engineering services to large and small projects. Projects will range from local government developments (e.g. schools, hospitals, road developments) to large mining/energy/infrastructure mega-projects. The Civil Engineer will be responsible for delivering quality design work, drawings and documentation to Hatch’s Clients.
• The Civil Engineer is responsible for producing engineering calculations, technical specifications, data sheets and reports for both front end planning studies and the detailed engineering phase for multi-disciplinary projects. The Civil Engineer may be responsible for supervising a team of civil, hydrotechnical, geotechnical engineers as well as designers, draftspersons and GIS analysts, depending on the project’s needs. The role will also entail management roles that require obtaining approvals from local government councils/authorities, engaging with Clients and Contractors, handling site queries and producing tender documentation. 
• The Civil Engineering Lead provides leadership and assists in the resolution of all technical issues related to the discipline. The Civil Engineer participates in a wide range of projects that may cover earthworks, road and rail design and associated bridges, villages, residential and commercial developments, schools, utilities including pump stations, dams, drainage for both front end planning and the detailed engineering phase for multi-discipline projects. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist other Lead Civil Engineers or the Engineering Manager with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, quantities, cost and schedule 
• Prepare/assign work tasks (via signed off Engineering Work Packages) to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality 
• Develop the manpower schedule to be part of the engineering and project schedule in conjunction with the other disciplines 
• Develop the civil work plan for insertion into the project specific execution plan 
• Assist in the compilation and delivery of monthly engineering status reports 
• Represent the discipline in the project engineering coordination meetings 
• Prepare and/or review project procedures, standard specifications and design criteria
• Review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior and intermediate engineers, designers, technicians and technologists 
• Ensure relevant technical experts are involved in the design process as required and facilitate the sharing of technical expertise both across projects and other Hatch offices 
• Perform conceptual and detailed engineering design 
• Prepare engineering calculations 
• Prepare technical specifications, technical memos and reports
• Provide input to engineering, operating and capital cost estimates 
• Participate in and contribute to design reviews 
• Carry out assigned tasks within budget and schedule 
• Sign documents and drawings as required and if appropriately registered 
• Ensure co-ordination with designers and engineers within the civil discipline and with other disciplines
• Undertake construction supervision and management dependent upon project demands 
• Support of site engineering team to provide technical solutions and timely response to technical queries 
• Work to ensure the implementation of safety in design and integrity principles in design documentation 

Qualifications and Experience 
Essential 

• A recognized degree in civil engineering from an accredited university 
• Professional Engineer registered with Engineering Council of South Africa
• 8 years’ experience in relevant civil design 
• Extensive experience in the use of Civil3D
• Ability to function with minimal supervision 
• Ability to manage and delegate to individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives 
• Experience on residential/commercial/municipal development projects
• Experience with working on projects in a multi-disciplinary environment 
• Sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Good planning and organizational skills 
• Good safety awareness. 

Preferred 

• Strong client focus
• Experience in the use of Hatch procedures, adopted standard software (including ProjectWise) and workflows in the execution of projects