Design Engineer (Per Way) needed at GIBB Engineering and Architecture

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive innovative railway design solutions using advanced computer software while adhering to established standards and procedures.
• Deliver specialized technical expertise across railway studies and designs, ensuring accuracy and quality of outcomes.
• Develop and review comprehensive technical specifications, design calculations, 3D models, and documentation.
• Perform technical quality assurance reviews to maintain compliance with quality, safety, and corporate standards.
• Lead and coordinate small to medium-sized teams of multi-disciplinary design engineers.
• Participate in and lead interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.
• Manage deliverables within agreed budgets and timelines with minimal supervision.
• Consult with authorities to secure necessary technical approvals.
• Develop accurate construction cost estimates and resource planning forecasts.
• Present technical solutions to clients with clarity and professional expertise.
• Participate in client meetings to gather requirements, explain design rationale, and address technical queries.
• Contribute to bid development and proposal preparation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams and external specialists.
• Identify opportunities to enhance existing processes and develop novel solutions for unprecedented challenges.
• Apply innovative problem-solving approaches by adapting standard procedures based on past project learnings.
• Contribute technical expertise to improve methodologies and best practices.
• Maintain cutting-edge technical knowledge and capabilities in railway engineering.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience 

•  BSc/BEng Degree (Civil Engineering)
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (advantageous)
• Must be PrEng registered or registrable within one year.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in railway engineering projects i.e. geometric alignment designs, condition assessments, maintenance planning, passenger stations and material handling facilities.
• Proficient in using AutoCAD and Civil 3D to produce railway geometric design layouts, drawings and project deliverables.
• Familiarity with South African and international civil and railway engineering standards and specifications.