Powerlines Senior Engineer or Technologist page is loaded Powerlines Senior Engineer or Technologist Apply locations Johannesburg time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR104812 Location Randburg The Role
We are looking for a talented, eager Powerlines Senior Engineer or Technologist to join our Power and Energy Team in Randburg, The candidate appointed in this role will be responsible for the Powerlines technical design of projects using (PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE) within the Section and providing assistance to Professional Engineers/Scientists/Other Professionals/Consultants, in particular leading and executing sub-transmission overhead powerlines projects within the group.
The Key responsibilities for this role are to : Supervise and manage small teams (Graduate Engineers & Engineers/Technologist) Mentor Graduate Technologists and/or Graduate Engineers in relevant software toolsCheck the work of other team membersDevelop increased design ability and qualityDraft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational qualityMake technical decisions and provide solutions rather than one completed end resultAble to present / represent their technical workAble to draft responses to straightforward bids – assistance sought with commercial aspectsDevelop knowledge of the commercial aspects of project managementDevelop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and marketsAbility to check and inspect constructed works for compliance with design and specificationsPreparation of tender bids to clients including draft cost estimatesDevelopment of internal standards and implementing themDevelop solutions to complex engineering problemsApply SMEC's systems and procedures and ensure enforcementWorking with clients and municipal line departments to capture their requirementsCompilation of contract documentation and specification including measurement filesClient invoicingProject auditing (if assigned role of quality auditor)Project managementProject financial forecasting, budgets and associated resource planningDraughtingRegular client contacts without Senior ManagersIndirectly responsible for term tender budgetsRecommended Qualifications, Skills and Experience Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/collegeMinimum 5 years of practical experienceMinimum 5 years' experience in Sub-transmission Power Lines (PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE)Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and marketsKnowledge of basic project management and the use of project management softwareProfessionalismAt Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
About UsSMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.
SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments.
Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.
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