Overview
The role of the Design Engineer is to plan, design and model the scenarios for the development of the sewage system to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective management of network replacement and assets expansion.
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Your role
- Assess project requests.
- Forecast and plan for future demand.
- Evaluate hydraulic calculations and assess catchment characteristics.
- Develop project scope from outline statements of requirements.
- Review TORS and tender/contract documents for discipline-related inputs.
- Evaluate technical offers, review and approve technical submittals and proposals provided by designers, including reports, drawings, calculations, etc., as specified in the contract.
- Specify and design works as required and advised by the client. Perform technical overview of consultant deliverables.
- Review consultant/contractor designs for technical completeness and conformance with standards and norms.
- Review projects master plans.
- Contribute to strategic planning.
- Manage project timelines and risks.
- Monitor progress of projects and costs. Assist in and contribute to handling claims.
- Conduct site inspections and inspections at manufacturers/suppliers/vendors/technology providers as required.
- Ensure compliance of work with contract, schedule, budget and advise the project.
- Identify opportunities to apply new technology to organization’s advantage.
- Update knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.
- Contribute to financial planning.
- Ensure quality and compliance.
- Maintain documentation and reporting to clients.
- Communicate with stakeholders.
About you
- Education / Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a related engineering discipline. PMP Certification is highly preferable.
- Relevant Experience: Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the utility industry (Wet utilities - Sewage) with exposure to operations and maintenance, planning and forecasting, and project management.
- Knowledge in design and construction of sewerage systems.
- Experience in working with project planning and management related systems and packages.
- Knowledge in asset planning and forecasting.
- Planning and organizing within desired parameters.
- Effective management of time and setting of priorities.
- Ability to work in alignment to a defined strategic approach in terms of asset planning and forecasting.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
