Senior Civil Engineer

Job Placements · Pietermaritzburg

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You will be responsible for the technical design and documentation of civil infrastructure projects and will contribute across the full project lifecycle, from ECSA Stage 1 through Stage 6.

The role requires sound civil engineering design capability, strong AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency and a good understanding of applicable design codes and construction specifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake detailed civil engineering design for infrastructure and built-environment projects.
  • Design roads, bulk earthworks, stormwater systems, water networks and sewer networks.
  • Prepare engineering drawings and associated technical documentation.
  • Carry out design and drafting work in accordance with internal quality management procedures and approval processes.
  • Take responsibility for technical aspects of assigned projects across ECSA Stages 16.
  • Apply relevant engineering design codes, standards and construction specifications.
  • Coordinate technical inputs within a multidisciplinary and multi-office project environment.

Minimum Requirements

  • BSc or BTech in Civil Engineering.
  • Approximately 6 years or more relevant civil engineering design experience.
  • Demonstrated detailed design experience in:
  • Roads
  • Bulk earthworks
  • Piped networks
  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Good knowledge of current civil engineering design codes and construction specifications.
  • ECSA: Professionally registered or nearing registration.
  • Valid driver's licence.
  • Own reliable vehicle
  • Working knowledge of the Infrastructure Design Automation Suite (iDAS) - advantageous.

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