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A little more about your role
We are looking for an Engineer: Civil Infrastructure to join our Transport & Infrastructure team in South Africa. In this role, you will help lead the delivery of civil infrastructure design projects, with a particular focus on stormwater, drainage, roads, bulk earthworks, utilities and associated infrastructure.
You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support. You will also play an important role in coordinating technical outputs, reviewing design documentation and supporting client-facing project delivery.
This is an opportunity to apply your civil engineering design experience on meaningful infrastructure projects, while working with experienced professionals across WSP’s local and global network.
You will
Lead and support the design and delivery of stormwater and drainage systems, including pipe networks, attenuation systems and related infrastructure.
Undertake and oversee civil infrastructure design using Autodesk Civil 3D, including roads and corridors, bulk earthworks, grading, pipe networks and utilities.
Coordinate project tasks, support workload planning and help ensure technical outputs are delivered to the required quality standards.
Review drawings, models, calculations and technical documentation for compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate design inputs across disciplines.
Attend client and project meetings, present technical solutions and respond to design-related queries.
Support delivery across feasibility, concept, detailed design and construction support stages.
Prepare and review technical reports, calculations and design documentation.
Assist with the preparation of cost estimates linked to project designs.
Promote a safe working environment by supporting WSP’s SHEQ expectations and contributing to Zero Harm.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
A BEng, BSc, BTech or BEng Tech qualification in Civil Engineering.
Approximately 8+ years’ experience in civil engineering design.
Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer or Candidate Technologist.
Strong experience in stormwater and drainage design.
Proven experience using Autodesk Civil 3D for infrastructure design.
Experience in roads, bulk earthworks and utility coordination.
Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, regulations and legislation.
Good technical judgement and the ability to produce accurate, well-documented outputs.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
The ability to manage priorities, take ownership of tasks and deliver work within agreed timelines.
Experience on international projects would be advantageous.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria?
Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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What's in it for you?
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What if we can be accepted for who we are?
Here at WSP – we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives, and making time for the other things in our lives is important – be that our families, our friends, or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time, or having flexible start and finish times will help with this, let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first-class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring.
Here at WSP we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, and actively encourage candidates from designated groups, including black people, women, and persons with disabilities, to apply. As part of our commitment to transformation and equity, we will give due consideration to affirmative action measures where applicable. If you are a person with a disability and meet the inherent requirements of the role, please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the recruitment process. With Us you
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