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Zutari is seeking a Civil Engineer who will be responsible for the design and project management of hydropower and/or of bulk water infrastructure projects.
The engineer will work closely with other senior engineers, junior engineers, technologists, and technicians in developing innovative solutions and delivering high quality outputs for our clients.
Role Responsibilities
Hydraulic design and transient analysis of closed conduit (such as penstocks) and free surface conveyance systems
Design of civil infrastructure
Develop and undertake detailed designs for run-of-the-river, conventional and pumped storage hydropower schemes, including energy yield modelling and capital cost estimates
Support the growth of our Dams & Hydropower business through client relationships and preparation of proposals
Project management of small projects and acting as work package/task lead on small to medium sized projects
Training and mentoring of graduate engineers
Coordinate and manage the development of 3D digital models and associated 2D drawings for mechanical and civil infrastructure
Coordinate with other disciplines such as electrical, geotechnical, environmental and structural
Work closely with technicians, technologists and other engineers
Attend site visits for familiarisation and high-level surveying or observation of brownfields infrastructure and greenfield projects
Interpret engineering design sketches and drawings
Interpret as-built drawings of brownfields infrastructure
Managing and reviewing the quality of deliverables with a specific focus on the compilation of professional reports
Minimum Requirements
BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering
Candidate Engineer with evidence of application submission to the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer
Minimum of 4 years experience, preferably within water infrastructure projects
Experience in digital modelling would be an advantage
Previous experience in the dams, hydropower or bulk water industry (bulk conveyance, pump stations) would be an advantage
A willingness to learn and continue building an established mechanical team
A strong interest in working on innovative and complex projects
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