Civil Design Technician Technologist

A well-established engineering organisation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Engineering Design Technologist/Technician to join their team. This is a permanent position requiring a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field. Flexi hours.

Salary

Negotiable Depending on Qualifications and Experience

>R600K pa

License/Certification:

• Registered ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician (Required)
• Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7 (Bonus)

Min Requirements (These are non negotiable)

• National Diploma in engineering in a relevant discipline
• Civil Designer or Civil 3D AutoCAD
• Registration with ECSA as a Candidate (a Professional Engineering registration will be a bonus(
• Technician/Technologist Labour Intensive Construction NQF level 5 or 7
• 5 years Experience Required

About the position

• Promoting and applying employee engagement practices and concepts especially in relation to recognition empowerment supportive feedback partnering expectations consideration and trust.
• Promoting and applying ethical and professional practices
• To perform all work in accordance with the Companys Quality Management System (QMS) Policies and Standards
• Supporting the engineering team on projects to complete the design work on time and within budget
• Providing input and technical guidance to CAD designers / draughters and lower-level engineers / technologists / technicians working on the same project
• Perform and check calculations specify equipment and solve complex engineering problems
• Checking and verifying designs done by junior design team members
• Assist with the preparation of technical proposals
• Feasibility studies options analysis and master planning
• Managing and directing design teams
• Act as design team leader on identified project components
• Liaising with clients
• Processing of survey and site investigation information
• Application of general drawing control practices
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities cost estimates and lifecycle costs
• Develop and review specifications including design criteria
• Preparation of procurement documents
• Formal report writing and professional presentation of work
• Developing an understanding of industry codes and standards and client specifications and client expectations
• Developing an understanding of relevant legislation and regulations
• Compiling relevant project documentation
• Analysing and suggesting solutions to moderately complex problems in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines.

Skills we require you to have:

• Computer literacy: AutoCAD Civil Designer MS Office
• Excellent planning organising and analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good leadership skills
• Excellent understanding of engineering concepts and application of knowledge
• Good understanding of industry codes and standards
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and regulations including the HS Act and Construction Regulations and Environmental Management Act
• Good understanding of at least two of the four primary General Conditions of Contract (GCC FIDIC NEC JBCC)
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations
• Advanced project management skills including project finance and project administration
• Good technical report-writing skills
• Ability to think critically and analytically
• Ability to work accurately
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability to a changing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers management clients contractors visitors etc.