Senior Civil Engineer/Technologist – Bulk Water Conveyance – (ENG-L6.134) | Zutari

About the role: 

• We are looking for a Professionally Registered Civil Engineer or Technologist with experience in civil engineering projects with an emphasis on bulk water conveyance (bulk water pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure) to join our industry-leading Water team in Cape Town.  

Role Responsibilities 

• Project Management of bulk water conveyance related projects. 
• Perform complex engineering designs, calculations, and analysis of bulk water pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure across the full lifecycle of the project, i.e., planning, design and implementation which includes construction and completion. 
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and simulations using industry accepted tools such EPANET, InfoWater, or WaterGEMS. 
• Co-ordinate and integrate the design with other engineering disciplines (i.e., structural, fire, mechanical and electrical), development of 3D models, technical drawings and details, technical specifications and associated quantities.
• Produce other key deliverables on projects such as technical and project related reports, specifications and procurement documentation. 
• Administration of construction contracts as Contracts EngineerEmployer’s Agent Representative Principal Agent including associated site supervision and administrative responsibilities, and dealing with construction queries.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and across multiple geographies in Africa and internationally. 
• Ensure that all work complies with Zutari’s quality control procedures and ensuring that required quality standards are maintained. 
• Minimum Requirements  
• BEng/BSc/BTech or equivalent in Civil Engineering.  
• A post-graduate qualification will be advantageous. 
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA or evidence of submission (proof of submission required).  
• A minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience on civil engineering projects, with an emphasis on bulk conveyance. Experience should entail working on projects across their full lifecycle, i.e., planning through to the end of construction. 
• Proficient in MS Office Suite products. Knowledge in MS Projects will be advantageous. 
• Project Management and construction related experience in civil engineering projects. 
• Construction related experience in bulk conveyance projects will be an advantage. 
• Sound knowledge and expertise in GCC and FIDIC general conditions of contract. Knowledge of other construction contracts in the field of engineering will be advantageous. 
• Sound knowledge or expertise in 3D engineering design software applicable to the envisaged role (especially Autodesk suite) will be an advantage. 
• Effective Communicator.