Junior Civil Engineer

SUMMARY:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineer with around 2 - 3 years experience in the design of water supply systems and sanitation systems to join a top consulting engineering firm's Pretoria office.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: 

• BEng. / BSc. Civil Engineering degree
• Two to three years post graduate experience.
• Design experience in Water Supply Systems: pipelines, reservoirs, and pumping stations.
• Design experience in Sanitation Systems: sewer networks.
• Hydraulic Design – Pipe sizing, pump selection, and flow analysis.
• Site Investigations and Surveys: interpretation and use of topographical studies and geotechnical investigation reports in designs.
• Hydraulic Modelling using software such as EPANET.
• Report Writing and Data Analysis: preparing feasibility studies and interpreting technical data.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Willingness and the ability to travel locally and in Africa as and when required.

• Design experience in Sanitation Systems: Wastewater collection.
• Hydraulic Modelling – using software such as HEC-RAS, WaterCAD, or SewerGEMS and design from first principles.
• Regulatory Compliance: understanding municipal and national water regulations.
• Knowledge / experience in PPP.

• Perform research and write technical papers for publication or presentation at industry related conferences.
• Carry out research, compile relevant data, evaluation of the technical and financial aspects, complete with cost estimates and budget quotations for Civil Engineering proposals.
• Regular liaison with relevant project leader on projects assigned to.
• Regular reporting to the Senior Technologist or Senior Engineer.
• Under supervision of the Senior Engineer carry out Feasibility Studies, Preliminary and Detailed Design for Water and Sanitation, Water Resources and planning projects.
• Preparation of tender documents including detailed specifications, general conditions of contract and schedules of quantities.
• Monitoring and implementation of site construction work as, where and when required, on a part-time of full-time basis.
• Attend meetings and write notes and reports.
• Perform research and write technical papers for publication or presentation at industry related conferences.
• Carry out research, compile relevant data, evaluation of the technical and financial aspects, complete with cost estimates and budget quotations for Civil Engineering proposals.
• Regular liaison with relevant project leader on projects assigned to.
• Regular reporting to the Senior Technologist or Senior Engineer.
• Produce and supervise the production of technical drawings, designs, reports and documents as directed.
• Assist with or direct construction monitoring as directed.
• Check all drawings, designs, reports and documents produced
• Carry out site inspections and other assigned construction monitoring activities 
• Maintain regular and continued professional development through on the job training, in-house courses, seminars or outsourced specialist training as required
• Assist Senior Engineer in marketing and business development initiatives.
• Achievement of objectives will be measured and reviewed during the annual staff appraisal.