Civil Engineer (Hydropower) at Zutari

• 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