Jobs at Hatch

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 bulk and linear water systems design experience, including larger diameter pipelines and pumping systems.
• 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

• Ideally should be deeply motivated by client engagement and Business Development.

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As a successful candidate, you will;

• Setup BIM and CAD applications according to organizations best practices
• Support the development of company BIM and CAD standards, and update as necessary
• Take part in identifying and implementing areas of new technology, applications and processes
• Continuing support and training of in-house BIM and CAD capabilities within Hatch
• Regular meetings to share knowledge, recent experiences, ideas and mitigate risks so to best serve the wider business and future projects
• Provide guidance and training to other members of the team and business when required
• Assist in developing and implementing internal Hatch documents
• Ensures BIM standards are being followed by project stakeholders
• Advise project stakeholders on data exchange methods, and create model exchange schedules
• Liaise directly with project stakeholders
• Promote increased collaboration between project stakeholders
• Advise Hatch’s project managers and project teams with regards to BIM best practices to ensure information coordination
• Must be able to communicate well in English

You bring to the role;

• 3 to 5 years applicable experience
• Understanding of design, BIM and its application in CAD design, planning and construction management
• Enthusiastic and positive team player Up to date knowledge of BIM technology and interoperability standards / good all-round technical knowledge and enthusiasm
• Good spoken and written English
• Excellent Communicator – ability to provide clear guidance to the whole project team, to coordinate a successful outcome

Software Experience
The follow list of applications are not essential but will be a great benefit

• Bentley (select series or above) – MicroStation, OpenPlant Modeler, OpenPlant Specification Generator, OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, BRCM, AECOsim, Inroads, Navigator
• Bentley (XM) – PlantSpace P&ID, Design Series Modeling, DataManager, Bentley Structural
• COMOS
• SQL
• Autodesk – Navisworks, Revit and any others
• Tekla
• SmartPlant – any of the applications
• VBA programming

Key Competencies And Generic Skills

• Keen interest and positive attitude in engineering design, while taking ownership and being proactive in the working environment
• Possess initiative and good interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player and be able to work independently on challenging projects that may have tight timelines.
• Accuracy – Attention to detail and correctness
• Committed to delivering excellent levels of service
• Good communication skills