Engineer Civil / Senior Technician at Trans Africa Projects

Purpose of the Job:

• Substation and Overhead Power Line Civil Designs. Including Earthwork designs.
• Roads and Building Design.

Key Performance Areas (KPA’s):

• Produce engineering designs (greenfield or brownfield) that details all the technical features, offering innovation and optimization whilst mitigating project design or execution risks.
• Conceptualize the design and assist with discussions with the client for first approval or gain buy-in.
• Suggest designs that will meet clients’ requirements with minimum costs.
• Further develop Preliminary, and Detail Details whilst assisting in the approval process and client delivery expectations.
• Validate all design aspects and processes of all designs.
• Proficient in Civil design software (Prokon, Model Maker and Road Maker) and draughting software (Autocad, Microstation).
• Leverages experience by mentoring and supporting training of juniors, Engineers in training and Technicians in training.
• Responsible to identify business leads, and opportunities for work, to create Sourcing of Work.
• Adjudication of tenders and management of sub-contractors.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSC/BEng Engineering or B Tech in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Overhead Power Lines Design experience and high voltage substations.

Other competencies and requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience high voltage substations and/or overhead line Civil.
• Encourages an organizational culture that embodies TAP Values.
• Committed to achieving and maintaining high-quality results along with providing a quality service.