Design Engineer: Water at WSP in Africa

Job Description

KEY ROLE:

• WSP operates in a discipline model where project teams are located in dispersed locations and collaborate virtually to deliver project designs. 
• The Design Engineer performs a variety of civil engineering design activities including 3D modelling of engineering designs and associated preparation of preliminary through to wayleave and construction drawings for projects, establishing guidelines and procedures and managing workload distribution within the Design team. The incumbent must be familiar with Autodesk Suite of design software tools.
• Proven competence in engineering design and high level-of-detail 3D modelling of water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure. 
• The incumbent must have proven competence in 3D BIM model federation, with clash detection and resolution, whilst being able to develop and interpret civil engineering detail design work under the guidance of the professional engineer or professional technologist. The opportunity exists for either the Cape Town or Midrand, Johannesburg office

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineering management projects;
• Design and modelling of water, wastewater and stormwater related infrastructure using engineering software tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, InfraWorks, Navisworks, Revit Structures and BIM 360
• Engineering analysis;
• Compiling of tender and contractual documents
• Construction monitoring experience

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Upholding standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B Eng. / BSc (Civil Engineering) or BTech (Civil Engineering)
• 3-5 years’ experience in civil engineering.  Water and wastewater experience will be highly advantageous.
• Must be registered with ECSA as Candidate Engineer. Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the relevant standards, regulations and legislation in engineering.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:

• Strong technical engineering ability
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player.
• Strong analytical ability;
• Takes ownership and accountability with the ability to deliver requested work within deadlines;
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness and expertise;
• Strong financial management of projects;
• Strong project management principles & execution;
• Good engineering judgement;
• Exhibits leadership (technical or managerial);
• Be able to prioritise, work on several tasks and work under pressure.