Job Opportunities at AECOM

Job Description

Bridge EngineerAECOM South Africa is looking for bridge engineers for the delivery of diverse local and international bridge projects.Design and planning of new bridges, culverts, and other road and rail structures in accordance with TMH7 and other relevant codes;Rehabilitation and upgrading design of existing bridges and drainage structures;Oversee the preparation of construction drawings;Preparation of project specifications and contract documentation;Inspection of bridges and culverts in accordance with TMH19;Applying the AECOM Quality Management System (QMS) in all work;Preparation of design reports.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum five years’ experience (including appropriate site experience);Experience in the design of bridges and other civil structures
• Experience in the inspection of bridges and culverts
• Knowledge of international bridge design codes will be a benefit
• Proficiency in structural design software (Midas, Sofistik, RM Bridge) will be a benefit
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and CADS RC will be a benefit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Degree in Civil Engineering;Postgraduate studies in structural and/or bridge engineering will be a benefit;Accreditation as a Bridge or Culvert Inspector will be a benefit.

Additional Information

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.

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Job Description

Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.• Identifies discrepancies in results.• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

• 4-6 years experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Civil Engineering.

Additional Information

• Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

• We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
• With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
• AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.

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Job Description

•  BIM execution of all Mechanical Building Services disciplines including HVAC, Wet Services, Process, Fire.
•  Is expected to be proficient in Revit modelling within all above mentioned Mechanical Building Services
•  Is expected to be profficient in the NavisWorks environment and running clash detection and performing interdisciplinary (Architecture, Structural,Electrical etc) coordination
• Perform BIM upskilling of resources
• Assist BIM Manager with content creation and standard enforcement
•  Perform Level 3 QA/QC checks on discipline models
• Able to work with minimal supervision, efficiently schedule and manage time
• Ability to read and understand construction documents
•  Familiar with design parameters related to discipline specific requirements
•  Knowledge of AECOM standard modelling practices and procedures
• Maintain and adhere to AECOM and project specific filing systems
•  Adhere to the project BIM Execution Plan (including defined project standards)
•  Develop BIM content based on BIM Modelling standards
• Take ownership and responsibility for own work- Ensures accuracy and quality of discipline models
• Develop constituent parts of the Information Model in connection with specific tasks
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once- Collaborate and communicate with other disciplines regarding coordination issues and common model development tasks
• Work within a team on single or multidisciplinary projects- Maintain awareness of compliance to safety and quality standards and integration of design

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:-

• Experience 8+ years in Mechanical Building services and Revit
• 3 years experience in BIM environment
• Revit Certification preffered- General knowledge of integrated architectural and engineering practice
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook)- Must be detail-oriented, consistent and highly accurate in the work
•  Good communications skills: interpersonal, listening, oral, and written
• Ability to set priorities in an efficient and timely manner to meet essential job functions.
• Must be a team player, have a positive attitude, and be a self-starter.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Possess a strong work ethic

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant Qualification.

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Job Description

The Practice Area Lead - Structures, will lead a large complement of junior, mid-level and senior Structures staff and provide mentorship, direction, and motivation on a daily basis and in a strategic manner to ensure AECOM remains an employer of choice for Structural skills. The PAL will clearly communicate AECOM’s vision/strategies and its importance to the organization’s culture, decisions, and actions. The PAL will have superb interpersonal and leadership skills, a growth mindset, attention to detail and an excellent work ethic. The PAL shall be responsible for the development of technical capabilities of the structural engineering discipline by seeing that their teams are up to date with the latest technical approaches to projects, motivating and raising the technical capabilities of local staff as well as sharing knowledge across the business and different geographies. The PAL will serve as lead engineer on mid-to-large size projects, providing specialised technical input to studies and design for specific areas of expertise. The PAL performs quality control reviews of work developed by others and supports the development of technical proposals in addition to presenting complex technical solutions to clients. The PAL will be able to proactively identify opportunities to support the discipline area's overall growth. This role requires a broad, multi-disciplinary knowledge of engineering.Job DutiesTeam Responsibilities:Lead a large complement of junior, mid-level and senior Structures staff and provide mentorship, direction, and motivation on a daily basis and in a strategic manner to ensure AECOM remains an employer of choice for Structural skills.Effectively bring teams together to work toward a shared goal ensuring the team’s results exceed the total achievements of the individuals.Foster an open working environment free of discrimination and harassment and ensure that everyone receives equal treatment in all aspects of employment policies and working practices.Mentor technical leadership talent and train staff, ensuring discipline skills are up to date and industry relevant.Create an environment where the team can operate with the highest standards of integrity.Coach to develop and maximize strengths of team members.Hold themselves and others to high standards.Business Development:Lead client relationship/business development activities through early interaction, “scope of work” development, interviews, and on-going client maintenance interface.Responsible for developing market sector intelligence including industry assessments, trends in key markets and client opportunities for investment and winning work.Responsible for developing a robust technical network within AECOM globally to provide clients with the most appropriate technical solutions and is part of the global technical practice teams. Participate in preparing major bids and proposals on the technical side whilst supporting business development initiatives through their technical expertise.Frequently win business from new/repeat clients and develop strategic and superior client relationships.EngineeringResponsible for technically leading aspects of projects, supporting Project Managers and technical teams to deliver within scope, budget, timeframe, and high-quality standards.Conduct Design and Drawing reviews to ensure accurate implementation of the scheme design into Detail Design and from Detail Design to Drawings.Ensure that projects are delivered within the client budget and schedule.Manage, co-ordinate and resource structural teams.Have a working knowledge of Revit, Tekla Structural Designer and other associated design programmes.Have a working knowledge of running a structural engineering team in a multi-disciplinary team environment where all project drawings are generated using BIM tools (Autodesk Revit).Interface with clients on schedules, meetings, and issues (manage client expectations and perceptions).Anticipate potential schedule or priority delays and initiate plans for alternative actions.Apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.Act independently on technical matters and demonstrate innovation to deliver technical excellence.Perform technical quality reviews and serve as Lead Verifier on projects confirming that the technical approach satisfies the client scope of services and expectations.Support digital transformation strategy and implementation and embrace change within the discipline.Ensure assigned teams effectively coordinate with the other disciplines to ensure there are no design gaps providing fully coordinated design deliverables. This includes the support of the construction supervision teams.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 15 years’ experience post obtaining qualification.Professionally registered with ECSA as Pr.Eng. for at least 8 years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural), preferably M.Eng or MSc.Eng.

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Job Description

Structural 3D Reinforcement Modeler.Accurate 3D rebar modelling to create digital twin of actual rebar, with construction details & schedules.Duties and Responsibilities:Structural 3D Reinforcement Modelling and Scheduling using Autodesk Revit.Accurate 3D modelling to ensure that modelled components are representative of the actual construction.Limited Training of other/junior team members.Limited BIM Management.Navisworks / BIM360 for coordination and clash detection.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of Revit 3D Rebar modelling and schedulingExperience using Dynamo to assist with Rebar modelling advantageousPrevious Reinforcement detailing and scheduling experienceAble to work under pressure and to deliver precise and correct digital outputBeing able to present actual 3D reinforcement project deliverables using Revit would be advantageous Intermediate to Advanced Revit userExposure to Navisworks and/or BIM360Person should be keen to learn, young and energetic with the desire to be an excellent modeller. (This is not a design engineer or project management role.)Self-motivated, independent, able to work in a team and solo.Able to work remote as part of a distributed team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BEng / BTech / National Diploma / Modelling Certificate

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Job Description

Modeling in Revit and C3D of civil infrastructure within the Building Engineering regime but not limited to Building Engineering;Contributes by solving problems, be concise and applying experience or theoretical knowledge to assignments;Compiling and overseeing the preparation of clash reports for Revit civil modeling concept to construction drawings;Preparation of deliverables to AECOM TQR and BIM procedures.Monitors and documents conformance with quality, performance, safety and code requirements. Activities may include assisting with engineering calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and engineering installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining project documentation. General understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlinesPersonal Attributes:Ability to plan and execute work independently;Ability to meet deadlines;Actively participates in client, design, progress and coordination meetings;Be a strong team player;Dedicated to mentor junior team members;Institutes changes in methods or software within own expertise;Dedicated to deliver correct and accurate work;Good communication skills, both verbal and written;Willing to learn Dynamo scripting to integrate Civil3D design elements.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum five years’ experienceExperience in the modeling of other civil infrastructure i.e. bulk water and sewerage
• Experience in modeling civil engineering designs on multi-disciplinary project interfaces
• Knowledge of international design codes i.e. Euro Codes will be an advantage;Experience in the use of associated design and collaboration software i.e. BIM360, AutoCAD and Civil3D

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant qualification.

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Business Line P&L ManagementMonitor performance throughout the month and during the close. 
• Monitor KPI’s for gross margin/multiplier, utilization, business development spent and overhead.
• Review AR-Unbilled- and other provisions on a monthly and quarterly basis and ensures that appropriate trading reserves are maintained
• Assist in reviewing of RFA submissions for WaR/RaR and coordinate submissions through Risk Committee Administrator.Facilitate reporting of monthly performances at Market Sector / Practice Area level in conjunction with Operations ManagersUtilization forecastingPrepare and maintain a consolidated utilization sheet for the African Business and manage monthly forecasts and updates.
• Assist on other related monthly resourcing forecasts and reporting.
• Pipeline ReportingDrives Salesforce Data Quality improvements.
• Facilitate monthly Sources of Revenue and Pipeline reporting.
• General Analytics and ReportingAssist in preparation of various business reports and presentations.
• Participate in any other tasks that may be identified to drive improved business reporting and operational performance, including but not limited to:Data quality reviewsMonth end activitiesPreparation of annual budgets (Plan) and monthly Out LooksR24 updatesCashflow analysisIdentifying and review of Risks & Opportunities

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of Accounting / Financial Analysis experience.Ability to successfully handle large data sets.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently (self-starter), as well as part of a group.
• Must be a team player and able to meet deadlines.Proficient in MS Excel.

REFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:B.Com / B.Com Accounting Degree  preferred.

Additional Information

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environm

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Job Description

Electrical BIM Modeler capable in REVIT modeling utilizing technical knowledge to design and model LV, MV and HV electrical systems including building engineering of major projects.Modelling of Electrical Installations in REVIT MEP.Electrical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards.Assessing of Client / Project Electrical Engineering Requirements.Cost Estimation of electrical Engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs.Detailed Electrical Engineering of LV and MV (up to 132kV) including the development and checking ofLoad ListsSingle Line DiagramsNetwork DiagramsElectrical Schematic DiagramsHazardous Area ClassificationDiversification and Load factors.Electrical Network DesignFault Level CalculationsMotor start-up and Protection Schemes (MV and LV)Protection Schemes modelling of protection schemes and definition of Protection settings.CT Specification.Power Metering specification and interface to Energy / Building Management Systems.Cable Routing DesignOverhead Line DesignCable Sizing CalculationsLighting Calculations, modelling and layouts.Earthing Risk Assessments, earthing system design, Earthing layouts.Specification of Construction Standards of installation.Utilise vendor data and work with other disciplines as required for engineering and design.Participate and Perform squad checks of vendor data and drawings from other disciplines.Develop and check equipment purchase specification and develop RFQ’s (e.g. MV and LV switchboards; D/B.s, MCC’s, power transformers, Power factor Correction motors, VSDs, UPSs Filters, Cables, Lighting, BMS and communication systems).Develop technical scope of work and tender documentation and bills of quantities for construction contracts.Develop tender documentation, adjudicate tenders, provide re-measurement of works and approve contract claims.Provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams.Project handover and closeout documentation.The ideal candidate will be a self motivated team player with:Good understanding and experience in modelling in REVIT MEP and other BIM platforms.Understand BIM modelling principles.Discipline in approach to engineering.Sound electrical engineering knowledge and experience in LV and MV (up to 132kV) environmentAn intimate knowledge of local standards and codes.Be able to work within a disciplined engineering environment.Working knowledge of Navisworks to be utilised for clash detection.Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microstation.Membership in external technical societies.Good communication and people management skills for effective interface with other engineering disciplines, the client and contractors.The ability to work independently.An awareness and appreciation for health, safety and environmental issues.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:National Diploma Electrical Engineering

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Job Description

• Specialist Electrical Engineer who can develop as part of a multidisciplinary project team, focusing in on LV, MV, HV Building Engineering, Renewable Energy Generation and Storage, and HV transmission and distribution. 
• Preparation and management of schedules, estimates, progress reports.Electrical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards.Cost Estimation of electrical Engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs.
• Detailed Electrical Engineering of LV, MV and HV systems (up to 275kV) with specialization in Building Engineering, Renewable Energy or  Transmission/Distribution including :Load ListsSingle Line DiagramsNetwork DiagramsElectrical Schematic DiagramsHazardous Area ClassificationDiversification and Load factors.Electrical Network DesignFault Level CalculationsMotor start-up and Protection Schemes (MV and LV)Protection Schemes modelling of protection schemes and definition of Protection settings.CT Specification.
• Power Metering specification and interface to Energy / Building Management Systems.
• Cable Routing DesignOverhead Line designCable CalculationsEarthing Risk Assessments, earthing system design, Earthing layouts.
• Specification of Electrical Equipment.
• Specification of Construction Standards of installation.Interface with Control Systems.Interface with Energy Efficiency and providing energy efficient electrical solutions.
• Interface and Familiar with Quality of Power Supply requirements and evaluation.
• Perform and check system studies (e.g. short circuit; load flow and protection coordination).Utilize vendor data and work with other disciplines as required for engineering and design.
• Participate and Perform squad checks of vendor data and drawings from other disciplines.
• Develop and check equipment purchase specification and develop RFQ’sDevelop technical scope of work and tender documentation and bills of quantities for construction contracts.
• Develop tender documentation, adjudicate tenders, provide re-measurement of works and approve contract claims.
• Prepare Project Scheduling and Planning, developing basic Gant chartsManage progress & quality control activities for equipment manufacture.
• Conduct vendor inspections and factory acceptance testing of equipment.Manage switchgear and specialist equipment contractors.
• Provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams.
• Project handover and closeout documentation.
• The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player with:Sound electrical engineering knowledge and experience in LV, MV and HV (up to 275kV)An intimate knowledge of local standards and international codes OHS Act, SANS, IEC codes and standards and industry practices.Be able to work within a disciplined engineering environment.
• Conversant with Digisilent, ETAP (or other equivalent package) electrical power systems modelling and analysis software.Membership in external technical societies.Be well acquainted with local equipment, manufacturers, suppliers and installation contractors.
• A thorough knowledge of theGood communication skills for effective interface with other engineering disciplines, the client and contractors.
• The ability to work in a team.An awareness and appreciation for health, safety and environmental issues.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Electrical Engineering.