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Professional Engineer/Technologist - Roads & Highways

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Job Description - Professional Engineer/Technologist - Roads & Highways

REPORTS TO

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop 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 excellent technical and presentational quality.
  • Provide technical solutions and develop an appreciation of outcomes.
  • Taking ownership and responsibility for their work and completing it on time and within budget.  
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel and check and take responsibility for the work of others.
  • Supervise a small team of junior technical staff and ensure 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.
  • Managing all sections of projects
  • Good software tool understanding whilst working with minimum supervision to produce deliverables.
  • Understand 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, present service offering to potential clients and present technical work at technical conferences.
  • Understands the key project issues and how this influences their work.
  • Submission of Expression of Interest EOIs, RFQs, 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 EXPERIENCE  

  • B. Eng or B. Tech degree from an accredited University or University of Technology
  • Professional registration with ECSA
  • 10+ years’ post graduate experience in the design and implementation of transportation and/or municipal services infrastructure, bulk water and sewerage infrastructure
  • Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil3D and/or Bentley Microstation is essential
  • Working knowledge of Infraworks, Storm & Sewer Analyses, iDAS, Water Design Software or Open Roads will be advantageous.
  • Interest or experience in BIM systems will be a distinct advantage
  • Ability to write technical reports
  • Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience in administering GCC 2015 projects
  • 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 including budgeting, forecasting and invoicing

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!

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