Senior Civil Engineer/Technologist - Water - (ENG-L6.83)

Requisition: ENG-L6.83

Job title: Senior Civil Engineer/Technologist - Water

Contract type: Permanent (Employee)

Category: Full Time

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities

• Lead complex designs of water and sewage infrastructure systems, including the hydraulic design and design development of pump stations, pipelines, canals, reservoirs and related hydraulic structures.
• Key contributions to 3 D models, technical drawings and details will be required.
• Produce other key deliverables on projects, such as technical reports, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Lead and coordinate small, medium and integrated projects.
• Collaborate across multiple technical and non-technical disciplines and international geographies.
• Implement good project controls including, but not limited to, change management processes, decision register, review and verification of designs.
• Liaison between Zutari and local municipalities.
• Assist in preparing tenders and contribute to winning work initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering.
• Pr Eng or Pr Tech registration with ECSA.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience within water infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Civil3 D, Revit and/or Bentley (Water GEMS and Surge).
• Fluent in at least Sepedi and English.

Skills and characteristics

• At least 7 years experience working on engineering and/or managing medium to large integrated and multidisciplinary projects, preferably within water, or at least large components thereof.
• Holistic understanding of water management and related challenges applicable to water end users (e.g. private clients in the mining, manufacturing, energy, petroleum, agriculture and commercial industries) covering water resources, water balances, water storage, water conveyance and demand management.
• Basic understanding of water quality management and treatment technologies will be beneficial, and basic understanding of projects at various stages of their lifecycle, from concept to commissioning.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.