Professional Engineer/Professional Technologist (Roads and Highways)
JTJ Group
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
Professional Engineer/Professional Technologist (Roads and Highways) - Cape TownFull job descriptionCome be a part of something extraordinary. Your future starts here at SMEC South Africa.Kickstart your engineering career with SMEC South Africa: Where innovation meets opportunity!Ready to embark on a journey of innovation and excellence?Why SMEC South Africa?Innovation at our Core: We live and breathe innovation. At SMEC, you'll have the opportunity to work on nation-building projects that are characterised by sustainable, innovative solutions.Engineering Excellence: We're committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence. Your skills will be honed and expanded through our commitment to using the best software and technology.Continuous Learning: In the fast-paced world of engineering, staying up to date is crucial. We invest in your growth with access to training and mentorship programmes.Collaborative Environment: You'll be part of a close-knit team of experts who value your insights and contributions, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and growth.Job Mobility: As a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, our global reach offers our people greater opportunities for job mobility and career growth.About the Roles:We are currently seeking a talented Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist to join the Roads and Highways Function group in South Africa based in the SMEC Cape Town Office. The purpose of this position is to develop, operate, and grow the function group business within SMEC South Africa.Key Responsibilities:Enhance geometric design skills in the team.communicate design intent using CAD tools and produce accurate drawings.Draft technical reports with a focus on excellence, provide solutions and take ownership of individual work for timely completion.Delegate tasks, supervise a team, estimate resources, and set/manage project expectations.Ensure quality assurance and meet project deadlines and budgets.Proficiently use software tools, understand design principles and present technical work effectively.Address key project issues, and submit EOIs, RFQs, tenders, and proposals.Inspect and verify constructions for compliance, manage multiple projects, and cultivate key business relationships for project success.Recommended Qualifications, Skills, and ExperienceBachelor of Engineering or B.Tech degree / Advanced Diploma from an accredited University/University of Technology.Professional registration with ECSA is essential.Minimum 1 year of post-professional registration experience.Ability to effectively write technical reports.Geometric design ability.Professional delivery and appearance to ensure SMEC image is maintained.Courteous and business-orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relations.Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment.Project financial knowledge, budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing.Excellent communication skills.Experience with Bentley MicroStation, Open Roads Design Software as well as Civil3D.Interest and/or experience with BIM systems would be advantageous.Closing Date: Friday, 22 March 2024How to ApplyAll applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page atwww.smec.com/careersPlease note that if you have not heard from us in the next 8 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
