Principal Structural Engineers (Dams & Hydropower) at Zutari

Role introduction

• Zutari is currently recruiting Principal Structural Engineers with extensive experience in Dam, Hydropower, and Water Hydraulics domains. The particular need for this role is for a person who has an aptitude to assist in the strategic growth of the water business (i.e. business development and work winning); has technical skills in the structural designs of Dams, Hydraulic structures; Commercial acumen; coordination of Civil, Mechanical & Electrical disciplines in the Dam and Hydropower industries; extensive knowledge in project management; as well as reporting and stakeholder liaison on the full suite of project matters.

Role responsibilities

• Perform highly complex structural engineering designs, calculations, and analysis of dams as and hydropower plants and pump stations [specifically water retaining structures, intake structures, pipelines, and reservoirs, with key contributions on 3D models, technical drawings and details].
• Assist in preparing and coordinating tenders/bids and contribute to winning work initiatives.
• Contractual and commercial acumen and assist in the management of construction contracts.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects, within scope and budget.
• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations
• Lead and coordinate small, medium, and integrated projects including management of delivery teams, and reporting on budgets and schedules, and maintaining team morale
• Produce other key deliverables on projects, such as technical reports, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Establish initial project schedules and regularly maintain project schedules
• Act as senior project-level point of contact for clients
• Resolve project level issues independently
• Mentor junior engineers, project managers/coordinators
• Support business development activities
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining a continued personal interest in achieving set targets.

Minimum requirements

• BEng or BSc Degree in Civil Engineering. A postgraduate degree in Water Engineering will be advantageous.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Mandatory)
• Minimum of at least 8 to 20 years’ water retaining structure-related experience which includes but is not limited to Dam related structures, Hydropower and pump stations, Reservoirs, water treatment plants, and a good understanding of geotechnical engineering.
• Proficiency in the following design software; Finite Element Analysis, AutoCAD, Civil 3D(Advantageous) , MS Projects and strong MS Excel ability.
• Full-time construction-related experience in water engineering projects (minimum period of one year) will be an advantage.
• Experience as a project manager in the client space (as the client’s representative or representing the consultant at the client) will be an advantage
• Willing to travel for projects (local and international).