Graduate Engineer / Technologist

Position: Graduate Engineer / Technologist

Location: Cape Town and Pretoria

Function: Roads and Highways

REPORTS TO

Section Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for the technical design of projects within the section and will be required to provide assistance to Engineers.

The Responsibilities

• Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
• Lead a small team of Technicians/Draughtsmen on a project
• Query details suggesting more acceptable solutions
• Able to present / represent his/ her specific technical work (presentations/ meetings)
• Familiar with work procedures
• Responsible for completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost
• Develop understanding of local functional business technologies and markets
• Ability to check and inspect constructed works for compliance to design and specifications with moderate supervision
• Awareness of time and cost implications on projects
• Assist with straightforward bids
• Train Technicians/Draughtsmen in relevant software tools
• Manage meeting schedule and agendas and compile minutes
• Providing assistance to Engineers with regards to checking of technical designs
• Completing technical duties as directed by the Engineer inclusive of design, costing and specifications
• Quality and Professionalism
• Awareness of time and deadlines

Recommended Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• B. ENG or B. Tech degree OR Advanced Diploma in Engineering from an accredited university
• 0- 3 years’ experience
• Previous design experience with civil 3D design and analysis software packages such as Bentley MicroStation and Open Roads Design Software and /or AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D will be advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi- disciplinary environment

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