Engineer - Pavement - Cape Town
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Job Description
The Engineer is responsible for developing designs through various project stages, undertakes coordination and carries out design documentation while working as part of the project team. Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment as an experienced engineer. Guides Graduate Engineers, provides design input to the CAD/BIM technicians, and works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and tests.
Technical Excellence:
Contributes to the development of technical proposals.
Develops design by gathering, correlating and analysing engineering data using computer software and established procedures and standards.
When possible, collects and analyses information from discipline and interdisciplinary project BIM models.
Fully develops the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure the production of high-quality outputs by following project timelines.
Participates in the interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables, including BIM spatial reviews (virtual walkthroughs and clash detection.
Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, specifications, sketches, diagrams, specific discipline BIM models, drawings, reports and tender documents.
Identifies discrepancies in results and proposes an approach to solving new problems encountered.
Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
Coordinates with other discipline Engineers as applicable for the design process's continuity.
Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities, ensuring the quality of model production by BIM/CAD teams for accuracy to design instructions.
Coordinates with authorities for scheme approvals.
Client Relationship Management:
Begins to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements, explain/defend work, etc.
Participates in the development and preparation of bids and proposals.
Qualifications
4+ Years' experience after obtainment of Qualification
Bachelor or Master of Science or Engineering from an accredited University. Registered as a Candidate Engineer or Professional Engineer with ECSA
Proficient in the use of pavement AutoCAD, Civil 3D design software, as well as MicroStation, OpenRoads design software packages;
Ability to undertake concept and detail design for multi-disciplinary geometric pavement design projects specifically road geometric design, including highway design and urban interchange design;
Draw and update standard road details;
Calculate and compile schedule of quantities;
Assist with standard setting and be responsible for quality assurance of products i.e. drawings and reports;
Compilation of tender documentation including quantities and cost estimates; and
Report writing and presentation skills.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.