Senior Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineer at Hatch

Summary

The Water and Wastewater Treatment Practice operates within the Water Business Unit. Since its establishment the practice has experienced growth to a practice that contributes approximately 40 000 hours annually to a wide range of projects within Hatch. As a result of the growth of the practice and anticipated future expansion, a role has become available to work within the unit to drive further growth in this part of the business, as well as taking a role of Lead Design Engineer on certain projects.

The successful candidate will be required to lead multidisciplinary teams servicing a variety of small to large projects. These teams will consist of process, mechanical, piping, control, electrical, civil and structural engineers. The successful candidate should have an appreciation of Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Design, have experience within the sector and in particular, should have an interest in developing Client relationships and new business. Additionally, experience and knowledge of the treatment of water in the Industrial and Mining Water sector would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Set a clear example of Safety management and Visual Felt Leadership, within the company’s Safety management framework.
• Delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, quantities, cost and schedule.
• Prepare Engineering Work Packages (EWPs).
• Assign work tasks (via signed off EWPs) to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality.
• Develop resourcing schedules.
• Develop work plans.
• Develop and maintain project scope of work documentation and revise as required during the design evolution.
• Prepare monthly engineering status reports.
• Participate in and contribute to design reviews.
• Provide and/or coordinate training for resources assigned to the project.
• Prepare and/or review project procedures, standard specifications, and design criteria, as required.
• Assess contractual documentation and assess project and commercial risks as a part of the company’s risk review procedures.
• Identify future areas of growth for the business and participate constructively in business development forums and planning sessions.
• Engage with clients at all levels, with a view to expanding and developing the business.
• Identify opportunities and lead or support proposals.

Essential

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognized degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer registered with Engineering Council of South Africa.
• 10+ years’ experience in relevant engineering design.
• Must have Water & Wastewater Treatment experience.
• Ability to manage and delegate to individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Experience with working on projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards.
• Good commercial and contractual understanding of both construction contracts and professional services contracts.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Strong Safety awareness.

Preferred

• Should be capable of solving Water & Wastewater Treatment problems by understanding all applicable disciplines and must be able to integrate design inputs.
• The person should preferable be Client facing.
• Ideally should have an interest in Business Development.