- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 8 years
- Location KwaZulu-Natal
- City Durban
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
Senior Engineer – General Civils at AECOM
Senior Engineer – General Civils
Job Description
AECOM is looking to recruit a Senior Engineer – General Civils
Here is what you will do:
- Design and planning of civil engineering infrastructure such as earthworks/grading, roads, stormwater, sewer and water across various market sectors.
- The role will entail design development, design review, coordination and management of resources, ad-hoc site supervision, preparation and/or review of typical deliverables e.g. design calculations, reports, drawings, bill of quantities, technical specifications and project documentation.
- Guides junior engineers/technical resources and largely performs tasks independently to complete design/project deliverables.
- May be required to coordinate/manage/lead small to mid-sized teams on a project by project basis, including while working on international projects.
- Supports the execution of projects in accordance with AECOM Quality Management System requirements.
- Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment as an experienced engineer.
- Provides specialised technical input into studies and design work for the infrastructure design discipline 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.
- 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.
- Undertakes 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 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.
- Support in building and maintaining Client(internal and external) 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 (as required)—the ability to present solutions to clients in a professional and technically competent manner.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Solid experience in the design of civil infrastructural elements (earthworks/grading, roads, stormwater, sewer and water), particularly in a multi-disciplinary project delivery environment, across all project stages
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Good working knowledge of ProjectWise and BIM360
- Proficiency in other software such as 12D Model orMicroStation, is advantageous
- Experience working on international projects (different design standards and design guideline documents) and across different time zones is advantageous.
- Experience in the execution of multi-disciplinary projects through BIM
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently or within a team environment, as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or Engineering
- 8+ relevant experience post qualification
- Professionally registered with ECSA
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to AECOM on to apply

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