Geometric Design Engineer at Hatch

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Geometric Design Engineer to join the Infrastructure group in our Transportation Business Unit team in the Cape Town office. Our knowledge of infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you! 

As the successful candidate, you will;

• Effectively manage and execute design packages for roads and highways projects through work sharing particularly with Australia.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team, requiring co-ordination between discipline interfaces, such as civil services, drainage, bridges, pavements, traffic and environmental.
• Must have a high level of knowledge and experience in geometric design of national, provincial, municipal as well as international roads.
• Preparation and review of CAD drawings e.g., Layout Plans, Long Sections, Cross Section.
• Assist in developing project specifications and cost estimates.
• Must be proficient in technical report writing.
• Ability to operate autonomously locally and thrive as part of an integrated team environment abroad.
• Produce 3D visualization of engineering road designs using Infraworks. Experience and knowledge of other digital tools (BIM360, Navisworks, point cloud modelling etc) related to the engineering industry would be beneficial.
• Skills in Bentley Microstation, OpenRoads and Bentley Projectwise software packages are essential.
• Actively contribute to mentoring and upskilling less experienced users in OpenRoads and MicroStation.
• Demonstrate experience and ability to form and nurture relationships with team members.
• Good interpersonal and professional communication skills with high levels of confidence, patience and commitment.

You will bring to the role;

• BSc, BEng or BTech or Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years’ experience in road design
• Must be registered with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
• Highly competent in geometric road design and drawing production standards of national, provincial, municipal as well as international roads (Australia).
• Demonstrate experience in complex road projects involving freeway interchange design, major provincial roads, urban arterial roads, dual carriageways, major intersections, roundabouts, drainage and etc.