Professional Engineer/Technologist

Professional Engineer/Technologist - Roads & Highways - Cape TownFull job descriptionREPORTS TOSection Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop increased geometric design ability and quality within the function group.Able to organise information well and communicate design intent through software tool output e.g. structure a drawing correctly and communicate design intent through drawing using CAD.Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality.Provide technical solutions and develop an appreciation of outcomes.Taking ownership and responsibility for their own work and completing it in time and at cost.Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel and check and take responsibility for the work of others.Supervises a small team of Engineers/Technicians and ensures effective utilisation of team members.Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.Quality assurance throughout the project life cycle.Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget and managing all or sections of projectsGood software tool understanding whilst working with minimum supervision to produce deliverables.Understands the principles of the design process and how design is translated into deliverables through the use of software tools.Able to present/represent their technical work as well as a present service offering to potential clients and present technical work at technical conferences.Understands the key project issues and how these influence their individual work.Submission of Expression of Interest EOIs, RFQ’s, tenders, and Proposals for the function and to provide input into large infrastructure projects as required.Ability to check and inspect constructed works for compliance with design and specifications.Work on multiple projects/contracts at the same time.Build, develop and, grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEBachelor of Engineering or B.Tech degree 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's 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.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!