Graduate Engineer/Technologist at SMEC

The role 

We are currently seeking a talented Graduate Engineer/Technologist in our Urban Development section in our Cape Town office. The person will be responsible for the technical design of projects within the section and will be required to provide assistance to Engineers.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will be able to:

• Build SMEC's brand regionally & Nationally as a leading consultant with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality, and project delivery
• Assist the Regions to achieve sustainable growth of the group through targeted client relationship management and business development activity
• When required, provide project governance, at project manager level, of project management in the group to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness, and quality
• Support functional management to provide leadership to the employees in the group to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention, and professional development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
• Lead a small team of Technicians/Draughtsmen on a project
• Query details suggesting more acceptable solutions
• Able to present / represent his/ her specific technical work (presentations/ meetings)
• Familiar with work procedures
• Responsible for completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost
• Develop understanding of local functional business technologies and markets
• Ability to check and inspect constructed works for compliance to design and specifications with moderate supervision
• Awareness of time and cost implications on projects
• Assist with straightforward bids
• Train Technicians/Draughtsmen in relevant software tools
• Manage meeting schedule and agendas and compile minutes
• Providing assistance to Engineers with regards to checking of technical designs
• Completing technical duties as directed by the Engineer inclusive of design, costing and specifications

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Quality  
• Professionalism
• Awareness of time and deadlines
• Awareness of company systems and procedures

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology degree/higher degree from an accredited university
• 0- 3 years’ experience
• Previous experience of structural draughting/modelling packages (Autocad, Revit, Tekla Structures)
• Previous design experience with Prokon will be advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment

Closing Date: 30th, June 2022