Civil Structural Engineer

Description

Reporting to DRA America’s Infrastructure & Civil Engineering HOD, the Civil and Structural Project Engineer will be responsible for Civil engineering, project discipline design activities and co-ordination. Responsible for the design and construction of civil engineering works, structures and buildings and for the preparation of drawings and specifications for such works. The Civil Project Engineer can also act as the contractual manager of all civil contracts on site.

• Reviews and advises on on-site construction and assists in solving all technical problems.
• Initial establishment of civil and structural personnel on site and Commissioning of civil work.
• Acts within the framework of civil and structural contracts under his/her management.
• Oversee the design of civil works (excavation, embankments, roads, culverts, buried services, structural concrete foundations work, structure works (buildings and equipment support)
• Reviews civil drawings and advises on aspects of design and constructability.
• Advises, monitors and controls all civil and structural site staff and contractors on behalf of the Site Project Manager.
• Conducts regular inspections and follows-up with civil and structural personnel on site.
• Producing and signing off of drawings for construction
• 3D design of infrastructure in mining and plant operations.
• Review and advise on on-site construction and solving all technical problems.
• Manages high level of risks within projects relating to engineering processes, systems, equipment and infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering proposals estimates and budgets for civil, concrete and structural works
• Manages the time schedule, cost, quality and scope on all civil and structural contracts of the project.
• Assures the client and project manager that the design, construction, testing and commissioning of a Civil and structural installation, under his/her charge, complies with all safety and statutory requirements.
• Ensures that all civil and structural work is followed according to the initial plan.
• Involvement with all procurement of civil and structural requirements and site contracts.
• Provide civil and structural input for various phases of studies.
• Ensures Quality standards adhered to by checking accuracy of work before it gets issued.
• Manage and co-ordinate with external consultants.
• Accurately marks-up designs for drafting personnel.
• Compile civil and structural sections of reports.
• Regular inspections and follow-up with civil and structural personnel on site.
• Drafting scope of work documentation for civil and structural concrete work
• Manages the civil and structural site supervisors to ensure that civil and structural contractors perform to project safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Liaises and co-ordinates with the client, project manager and engineers of other disciplines to ensure adherence to project and client requirements and specifications.
• Reviewing civil and structural drawings, advising on aspects of design and constructability.
• Dealings with municipalities, agencies, contractors, and owners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Registered Engineer
• Previous mining project experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the multi-disciplinary EPCM environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance