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Job Description

As a Stormwater Engineer in our Water Resources team, you will provide technical and specialist analysis and design support in the area of stormwater drainage, hydrology and flood management for a wide range of infrastructure projects including major roads, rail and urban development in Africa and around the world.

• The successful applicant will be required to undertake:
• Hydrological analysis of storm rainfall
• Hydrological and hydraulic analysis of catchment runoff and watercourses
• Hydraulic modelling and design of stormwater reticulation systems, culverts, erosion/scour protection and other flood control structures
• Water-sensitive urban design for water quality control
• Preparation of project specifications, bill of quantities and tender documentation
• Stormwater master planning and flood risk assessments
• Mentoring less experienced staff

Minimum requirements

• Eight to twelve years' experience in a similar role - essential
• Experience in hydrological studies, hydraulic analysis and design of stormwater drainage infrastructure such as culverts and bridges - advantageous
• Experience in the design of stormwater reticulation systems, culverts, erosion/scour protection, flood control structures and runoff treatment and management devices – advantageous
• Knowledge of detailed road drainage design and multi-disciplinary interfaces - advantageous.
• Experience in the use of drainage analysis and associated design software technology applications (e.g. HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, PCSWMM, 12D, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS etc.) - highly advantageous
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or equivalent.
• Masters degree or equivalent, would be an advantage.
• PrEng registration (or close to registration).

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Job Description

Role & Responsibilities:

• You will be working on geometric designs of roads / highways, but also utilizing your civil engineering transportation skills to work on projects.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Infraworks design software packages:
• Ability to do concept and detail design for multi-disciplinary geometric design projects specifically road and railway geometric design in Civil 3D, including highway design and urban interchange design, as well as general transportation project inputs;
• Calculate and compile schedule of quantities;
• Assist with standard setting and be responsible for quality assurance of products i.e. drawings and reports.
• Compilation of tender documentation including quantities and cost estimatesAssisting in projects as required.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Compliance with ISO standards of the company Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for teamProvides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others.
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package.
• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Prepares technical specification sections.
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Energetic, hardworking, self-motivation, willing to work extra mile.Client focussed.Collaborative working.Leadership skillsExcellent communications skills.Proactive approach to work load planning with the ability to meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary qualification B.EngProfessional registration Pr.EngMinimum 8 years experience

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Job Description

The Senior Engineer is a senior technical resource and delivers discipline involvement in projects and ensures effective delivery input of others. Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, drawings and reports etc. The role includes design development, design review, supervision, coordination and design documentation. Guides junior engineers and independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete design works.

Technical Excellence:

• May be required to coordinate small - mid-size project teams of discipline-led engineers.
• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment as an experienced engineer.
• Provides specialised technical input into studies and design work for the expertise and identifies discrepancies in results.
• Develops design by gathering, correlating and analysing engineering data using computer software and established procedures and standards.
• Follows existing or develops design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by self and others.
• Participates in and creates an interdisciplinary review of project deliverables, including BIM spatial reviews (virtual walkthroughs and clash detection).
• Has knowledge of construction costs relating to their specific areas of design.
• Gathers and correlates engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.

Prepares technical specifications.

• Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision—technical coordination with authorities for approvals.
• Solves problems encountered using knowledge, innovation and modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous works.
• Contributes to the area of expertise, providing proposed improvements to existing processes and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist.
• Performs technical quality reviews of design calculations, BIM models and drawings, including documentation in project record by adhering to quality, occupational health and safety and corporate standards.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort/man-hours for projects.
• Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities.
• Mentoring of junior staff.
• Client Relationship Management:
• Begins to build and maintain client relationships.
• Attends client meetings as technical support to gather information and discuss project requirements, explain/ defend work, etc.
• Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposals—the ability to present solutions to clients in a professional and technically competent manner.

Project Management:

• May be required to act as Project Manager on small to medium size discipline-specific projects.
• Has an excellent understanding of project delivery requirements and is well versed with AECOM’s project delivery procedures.
• Should be well versed in the use of Earned Value Management to assess the progress of design against budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University/Master of Science or Engineering preferred.
• 8+ Years' experience after obtainment of Qualification
• Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA or relevant professional body

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The responsibilities of this role include:

• Works with rail discipline leadership to prepare proposals and do assessment of multidisciplinary packages of work. Categorizes packages of work, elaborates project execution plans and defines the delivery strategy, including composition of design teams across different disciplines and locations.
• Responsible for leading a design team working for internal clients, integrating resources from different global offices.
• Accountable for the development of delivery methodologies which manage risk, maximize on opportunities for the pursuit of delivering multi-disciplinary projects to budget and schedule for our clients.
• Initiates and directs the planning, development, and continuous monitoring of the project scope, resources, procedures, budget and schedule for the packages of work allocated to the project team.
• Reviews project key performance indicators and forecasts any modifications to schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports, and effectively reconciles risks to commitments that may exceed assigned schedules and budgets. Reports KPIs and metrics regularly.
• Delivers effective communication inclusive of internal clients and team members to clarify expectations and requirements.
• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others. Approves and signs off on work.
• Can apply principles of rail System Engineering including requirements specification and management, designing for robustness (Whole System Lifecycle), Safety by Design and System Integration and Verification.
• Trains, mentors and evaluates less experienced staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven track record of technical work on railways design collaborating with international and multi-cultural teams (+10 years), combined with design management experience (+5 years) on large international Railways Projects.
• Previous Contractor’s Design Manager experience in railways projects could be considered favorably.
• Strong technical leadership of teams in the delivery of projects focused on delivering for the Client.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within teams or in a wider collaboration.
• Experience with international regulations and standards (i.e AASTHO; Australian Codes; British Standards, etc.).
• Proven commitment with Quality Control Policy and Quality Management System.
• Team management experience.
• Experience working in the UK (Network Rail), North America region / Australia will be considered favorably.
• 15+ Years' experience after obtainment of Qualification of which 5+ years should be in a technical supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science / Engineering degree in Civil Engineering (or Railways Engineering) from an accredited University. Master of Science / Engineering will be considered favorably.
• Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA or equivalent professional body is required.
• UK, US and/or Australia Professional Engineer license will be considered favorably.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification would be considered favorably.

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Job Description

Summary: In the aviation space we are looking for a young designer/engineer specializing in aviation. Specifically geometric design and drainage related to airfields, aprons, taxiways, runways and associated elements.

Software: Autodesk AutoCad required

Experience in Airfield Civil Engineering Design is an absolute requirement

Role:

• 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.

Technical Excellence:

• Develops design by gathering, correlating and analysing engineering data using computer software and established procedures and standards.
• When possible, collects and analyses information from discipline and interdisciplinary project BIM models.
• Fully develops the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure the production of high-quality outputs by following project timelines.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables, including BIM spatial reviews (virtual walkthroughs and clash detection.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, specifications, sketches, diagrams, specific discipline BIM models, drawings, reports and tender documents. Identifies discrepancies in results and proposes an approach to solving new problems encountered.
• Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
• Coordinates with other discipline Engineers as applicable for the design process's continuity.
• Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities, ensuring the quality of model production by BIM/CAD teams for accuracy to design instructions. Coordinates with authorities for scheme approvals.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc (Civil Engineering/Transportation) or equivalent
• Over 5 years experience in the role of a design engineer within the built environment
• Experience in Airfield/Aviation Civil Engineering Design is an absolute requirement

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Job Description

The Associate Engineer is a senior technical resource and serves as the technical advisor for the team. Plans works, provides technical reviews and quality management. Shares technical expertise and experience with others in the company via internal technical communication and presentations. Responsible for the development of high-quality design outputs. Able to do hands-on design.

Technical Delivery Management:

• May act as a line manager and should be able to mentor, monitor timekeeping and carry out performance reviews, providing feedback on allocated technical staff.
• Plays an active role in the technical development of the allocated team.
• Acts in a supporting role to the Team Leader/ Manager/ Associate Director /Director by delegating work and directing less experienced staff to complete assigned projects' technical tasks.
• Able to monitor and track the budget for specific tasks within the project.

Technical Excellence:

• Prepares technical specification sections and completes feasibility studies and is able to add input and value to designs.
• Performs quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings following policies and procedures and serves as Lead Verifier, confirming that the technical approach satisfies the client scope of services and expectations.
• Provides specialised input to studies and design within their specific area of expertise.
• Contributes as an in-house expert on specific technologies or processes.
• Develops solutions to complex and challenging issues using engineering methodologies to define new procedures when needed.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard industry techniques to execute work assignments.
• Identifies and develops new processes that lead to improved efficiency or work quality.
• Engages with project technical teams within a field of expertise to confirm project approach and review deliverables within budget and scope.
• Liaises with authorities to obtain permits and approvals and to discuss technical advances.
• Resolves technical issues concerning conflicting requirements or complex coordination.
• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort/man-hours for projects.
• Should support the design team with design tasks and able to do hands-on design when required.
• Supports the design team on technically complex and challenging projects and brings innovation into the design.
• Assisting with Project Bids.
• Lead Verification

Project Management:

• May be required to act as Project Manager on small to medium size discipline-specific projects.
• Has an excellent understanding of project delivery requirements and is well versed with AECOM’s project delivery procedures.
• Should be well versed in the use of Earned Value Management to assess the progress of design against budget.

Client Relationship Management:

• Supports business development and selling initiatives to expand work assignments, including managing client relationships and expectations.
• Assists with proposals and participates in the development of bids and technical write-up for proposals.
• Leads communication with clients to discuss work scope, requests information to support project execution and receives client comments on draft work products.
• Presents to clients, senior leadership and other project stakeholders to demonstrate progress and clearly explains design principles.

Interdisciplinary Coordination:

• Responsible to coordinate with the other disciplines to ensure there are no design gaps and provide fully coordinated design deliverables.
• This includes the support of the construction supervision teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering or Similar from an accredited University/Master of Science / Engineering.
• 12+ Years' experience after obtainment of Qualification of which 3+ years should be in a supervisory role
• Professionally registered as an Engineer with ECSA or relevant professional body

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Job Description

• Performs specific and moderate 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 using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.
• Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position.

Qualifications

• BTech (Transportation) or similar
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Technologist
• Over 10 years experience within the built environment in a transportation role or similar