Civil and Concrete Field Engineer (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Requisition ID: 100630 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

The Civil and Concrete Engineer is responsible for preparing engineering calculations, technical specifications, data sheets and reports for both front-end planning studies and the detailed engineering phase, civil foundation and structural steel design for multi-disciplinary projects. Activities include site investigation and civil/structural finite element modeling for both front-end planning studies and the detailed engineering phase for multidiscipline projects.

This role requires extensive travel and the incumbent would need to travel to East Asia and work a 8/3 rotation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working to ensure a safe and robust infrastructure at the project facility.
• Working independently evaluating, selecting, and applying Hatch standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.  Assignments require forward thinking and the investigation of several variables.
• Acting as responsible Engineer on nominated projects
• Assisting with developing project scopes, engineering estimates, capital cost estimates and developing repair methodologies.
• Application of innovative engineering solutions
• Engineering design of new structures or components thereof.
• Engineering design of repairs to structures or components thereof.
• Preparation of specifications.
• Report preparation.
• Structural inspections of existing facilities.
• Supervision of sub- consultants and contractors.
• Delivery of timely and efficient civil and structural solutions to the Client.
• Ensuring that project work exceeds the customer's expectations
• Maintaining technical knowledge to ensure appropriate technologies are incorporated into designs and most cost-effective design techniques are utilised.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in civil engineering with a strong consulting element.
• 10 years’ structural design experience in industrial structures.
• Sound knowledge of design codes and standards.
• Strong customer focus
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multi discipline project teams
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to assess ageing structures and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Experience with structural design software such as Prokon or Staad Pro
• High level analytical skills and experience with FEA software
• Commercial and safety awareness. 
• Significant post graduate work experience includes large scale design of heavy industrial plants. 
• Sound knowledge with concrete and steel design. 

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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