Senior Civil Engineer: Sustainable Water at WSP in Africa

Key Role:

• WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Professional Civil Engineer with water infrastructure design experience, who will function as a senior design engineer and project manager for infrastructure projects in Africa/Middle East and able to support the international business as required

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Design of water related infrastructure using Civil3D.
• Analysis of flood systems using Hec-Ras (2D) or the like. 
• Hydrological modelling using Hec-HMS, InfoDrainage (optional), PCSWMM is a requirement. Similar software is an advantage.
• Design of sanitation systems will be an advantage as well in water distribution networks.
• Urban Design capabilities which may include geometric and road designs. Knowledge of drainage designs for mining environments will be an advantage. 
• Project management and interfacing with other engineering disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects
• Provide technical input from initial assessment through technical and economic feasibility to design development and construction implementation to project close out
• Carry out investigations, design, engineering calculations and preparation of working drawings and estimates 
• Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates on project designs
• Keep up to date with industry advances, and be aware of policy and technical developments in this discipline
• Review technical submissions, assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project
• Assist with and/or conduct any other necessary aspects of a project that fall within the discipline of the role.
• Monitoring project construction and acceptance including site visits and commissioning supervision; and
• Detail oriented with strong skills in municipal Infrastructure and roads 
• Ability to work in a team environment and must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Undertake and lead team to execute engineering design tasks as part of project development
• Client liaison and project management

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior 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’s values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained

Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Required:

• B Tech / BEng or BSc Civil Engineering 
• Professional Registration (PrEng/ Pr Tech Eng) 
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in design engineering
• Extensive experience with the Civil 3D Suite
• Proven competence in Water infrastructure Engineering Design 
• Experience as Project Manager and/or Engineering Management

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong technical skills
• Confidence in own abilities and decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Technical report writing 
• Strong (proven) management and interpersonal skills
• Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
• Self-motivated and a driver
• Strong (proven) track record of work-winning will be an advantage
• Strong project management skills