Senior Civil Engineer

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

WSP is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join the Water Infrastructure and Design Division within the Mine Engineering Business Unit. This person will be responsible for the design, drawing and construction monitoring of infrastructure projects.

The duties and responsibilities are to include the design, drawing and construction monitoring of infrastructure projects which includes but may not be limited to:

• Pipelines and ancillaries design (e.g. scour, air valve, pipe supports etc.)
• Pump station design (e.g. pump sizing, suction, discharge pipework configuration etc.)
• Pipeline hydraulic modelling (e.g. pipeline sizing, water hammer, ensuring compliance with relevant design codes etc.)
• Open Chanel Flow hydraulics
• Storm Water Designs
• Earthworks modelling in Civil 3D (e.g. stormwater drainage, platform and road layouts)
• Undertake planning, engineering design work with input to construction as required and as directed by Project Leaders or Engineers
• Prepare cost estimates
• Ensure all designs and drawings are properly documented and checked
• Construction administration skills would be advantageous
• Attend site and other meetings, to action times timeously and effectively
• Achieve minimum financial productivity on all projects
• Ensure effective systems are implemented for good record keeping – files, reports, drawings, construction date etc.
• Liaise with other staff working on projects at all levels
• Assist with contract administration including preparation of certificates and “as built” drawings, construction dates etc.
• Ensure suitability of technical proposals
• Compile letters, reports and prepare tender documentation
• Provide service excellence
• Compliance with Quality Management System
• Contribution to efficiency and effectiveness of sector
• The candidate must be able to undertake and review associated works designs and demonstrate a sound technical knowledge of contract and construction procedures. (The candidate must demonstrate highly specialized design)
• The position is head office based, however the successful candidate must be prepared and free to travel extensively both within South Africa and within the African Continent to manage projects and engage in client and other meetings.

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• The employee has well developed general technical skills.
• Takes direction from and supports intermediate and senior staff to achieve project and business goals
• Displays personal leadership in completion of work tasks
• Makes decisions with input from intermediate and senior staff
• Contributes to projects and leads the design role and analysis and interpretation.
• Report writing including description of investigations, results and analysis.
• Client focus is mainly internal but with input into proposals.
• Employees focus on setting a positive example by identifying and reporting hazards, near misses and incidents.
• Displays a ‘safety first’ focus.
• Employees actively raise safety issues to the attention of peers, contractors and visitors and assist in seeking resolution to the issues identified.
• Communicates clearly and consistently the importance of health and safety and recognizes those who show the right behaviours.
• Ability to follow and implement WSP standards, processes and procedures

Attributes:

• Technical excellence: understands how to apply technical skills, understands data and findings, consistently deliver high quality results
• Organisation: excellent planner and organiser, can effectively share/delegate tasks
• Understands project context: wants to understand how they fit in, the bigger picture and their role, financial and time implications of project
• Ownership attitude: accountable for completing tasks on time and on budget, willing to shoulder more responsibility, ensures work product meets expectations
• Resourcefulness: constantly thinking and trouble shooting, knows the tools available to them and uses them appropriately, able to propose solutions to problems
• Good communication skills: can effectively communicate with clients, peers suppliers and contractors
• Detail and quality focus: known for their high standard of care, takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail
• Learning and growth: takes responsibility for their career, actively seeks feedback, takes feedback well
• Demonstrates leadership qualities

Additional Requirement:

• Own Vehicle
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Valid Passport

• BEng/BSc/BTech – Civil/Mechanical Engineer Degree
• Minimum 8-10 – years’ experience minimum
• Professionally Registered will be an advantage
• Civil 3D and AutoCAD would be advantageous
• At least 6 years’ experience with pipeline, pump station and storm water design within the consulting environment.
• Project and engineering management experience with relevant qualifications would be advantageous.
• KY-Pipe, EPANET, PC SWWM, HEC RAS, or Bentley simulation software will be an advantage
• MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Projects

What's in it for you?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices in South Africa.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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