Senior Bridge Design Engineer

Services Delivery Unit provides a comprehensive range of services that include traditional consulting services (design, procurement and contract supervision), Public Private Partnership (PPP) solutions and asset management services. This includes high-capacity freeways, interchanges and bridges, airport pavements, rural roads (including low volume and haul roads) and municipal infrastructure. The team is supported by transportation and traffic engineers, geotechnical and material engineers, and other specialists.

This Sector is looking for a talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a Senior Bridge Design Engineer.

Core Purpose

Design of bridges and associated transport related structural elements.

Key Performance Areas

Design of bridges and associated road structural elements.
Able to work unsupervised with efficient time management
Able to lead a design team and work under pressure
Manage the design process of projects.
Ensure that project budgets are adhered to.
Assist in preparation of proposals.
Technical Report writing.
Feasibility studies as required by Project Managers
Entrepreneurial with high business acumen

Qualifications:

BSc (Civil Engineering), or BTech (Civil/Structural Engineering)
Pr Eng or Pr Tech (ECSA) registration
Registered Bridge Inspector will be an advantage

Experience:

8 years plus experience in Bridge Design
Detailed knowledge of Finite Element Design Software such as Sofistik/Prokon/AutoCAD/Revit.
Preparation of Contract Documentation, specifications and schedules of quantities
Knowledge of SANRAL processes will be an advantage
Experience in bridge hydrology and hydraulics will be an advantage
Experience in design of feature bridges will be an advantage

Competencies: