Civil Structural Engineer

Description

Reporting to DRA America’s Infrastructure & Civil Engineering HOD, you 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.

• May be required on occasion to lift and carry items such as files, documents, or small packages, typically up to 10 -20 pounds.
• Advises, monitors and controls all civil and structural site staff and contractors on behalf of the Site Project Manager.
• While performing duties of this job, you may be required to stand, sit in a stationary position 50% of the time, alternate between sitting and standing, push/pull as necessary, reach overhead or below shoulder level, kneel, squat, or stoop.
• Producing and signing off of drawings for construction
• Ensures that all civil and structural work is followed according to the initial plan.
• 3D design of infrastructure in mining and plant operations.
• Compile civil and structural sections of reports.
• Ensures Quality standards adhered to by checking accuracy of work before it gets issued.
• 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.
• Manage and co-ordinate with external consultants.
• Reviewing civil and structural drawings, advising on aspects of design and constructability.
• Regular inspections and follow-up with civil and structural personnel on site.
• Prepare engineering proposals estimates and budgets for civil, concrete and structural works
• Oversee the design of civil works (excavation, embankments, roads, culverts, buried services, structural concrete foundations work, structure works (buildings and equipment support)
• Acts within the framework of civil and structural contracts under his/her management.
• Accurately marks-up designs for drafting personnel.
• Initial establishment of civil and structural personnel on site and Commissioning of civil work.
• Liaises and co-ordinates with the client, project manager and engineers of other disciplines to ensure adherence to project and client requirements and specifications.
• Manages the time schedule, cost, quality and scope on all civil and structural contracts of the project.
• Drafting scope of work documentation for civil and structural concrete work
• Provide civil and structural input for various phases of studies.
• Involvement with all procurement of civil and structural requirements and site contracts.
• Dealings with municipalities, agencies, contractors, and owners
• Reviews and advises on on-site construction and assists in solving all technical problems.
• Conducts regular inspections and follows-up with civil and structural personnel on site.
• 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.
• Reviews civil drawings and advises on aspects of design and constructability.
• Manages the civil and structural site supervisors to ensure that civil and structural contractors perform to project safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Structural engineering specialization (concrete, steel, equipment foundations, and building design).
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the multi-disciplinary EPCM environment.
• Registered Engineer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as reading, analyzing data, and working on a computer.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Familiarity with mining or industrial structural codes and standards.
• Experience reviewing and signing off structural drawings and calculations.
• Demonstrated experience in structural design and analysis (e.g., concrete foundations, steel structures, equipment supports, buildings).
• Previous mining project experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance