Principal Thermal Engineer – Generation (Nuclear) at WSP in Africa

• The role will be based at our WSP Africa Johannesburg offices and will require foreign travel; specific travel to locations within Africa/USA/Canada and the UK. 

Responsibilities

• Managing and performing high quality technical advisory works 
• Project Management and interfacing between engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil and control and instrumentation) and WSP offices in USA/Canada and the UK 
• Prepare functional designs, specifications and tender documents for Thermal Power Plants with a specific focus on Nuclear Power Plant projects according to internationally accepted standards. 
• Pursue Nuclear opportunities in Africa and work with our International Offices in the USA/Canada and the UK to secure opportunities 
• Build and grow a team of Nuclear experts in South Africa 
• Provide Project Engineering support for Nuclear projects in the licensing and development phases 
• Provide project engineering support during the execution phase of thermal generation projects including responding to technical queries, factory inspections and testing of materials and monitoring progress of construction on site 
• Preparation of proposals for consultancy services 

Health and Safety 

• Role model 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

• BSc Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) Degree  
• 8+ years’ experience on Nuclear Power Plants  
• An in-depth knowledge and field expertise regarding the development and licensing of Nuclear Power Plants 
• Technical advisory experience towards Investors, Project Developers, Government entities and Banks 
• An in-depth knowledge and field expertise regarding Nuclear infrastructure in Southern Africa 
• Proven experience in business development 
• Knowledge of various conventional Nuclear and small Modular Reactor technologies 
• International thermal power plant project development and delivery experience 
• Past experience covering a range of thermal power plant lifecycle delivery (including feasibility and development engineering, construction monitoring, witnessing testing and commissioning activities, and operational monitoring / inspections) 
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer is required; 

Key Competencies and Generic Skills 

• Ability to work within a team of engineers 
• Good communication skills 
• Good technical report writing skills 
• Ability to manage time, quality and effort in order to deliver a quality product within time and cost constraints 
• Ability to coordinate and manage projects 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Must be able to function independently