SMEC is a professional engineering services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services on major infrastructure projects. SMEC South Africa is looking to employ Graduate Engineers and Engineers for their Structures and Geotechnical function based in their Cape Town offices.
Reports To
Section Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.
Primary Position Purpose
These positions are responsible for the technical design of projects within the sections and will be required to provide assistance to Engineers and Section Managers.
Key Responsibilities
With 0 – 5 years of experience in a consulting environment, the key responsibilities will be:
- Making good decisions on own initiative.
- Leading small team of technicians/draughtspersons on a project.
- Querying details suggesting more acceptable solutions.
- Drafting technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality.
- Able to present / represent his/ her specific technical work (presentations/ meetings).
- Familiar with work procedures.
- Completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost.
- Developing understanding of local functional business technologies and markets.
- Ability to check and inspect constructed works for compliance to design and specifications with minimal supervision.
- Awareness of time and cost implications on projects.
Recommended Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- 0- 5 years’ experience in a consulting environment
- Advantageous to have bridge and structural experience/ subjects
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
Closing Date: Friday, 25 June 2021
Details of the package on offer will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link below and follow the prompts.
Only candidates who meet the above minimum requirements will be considered. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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