AECOM South Africa is looking for a Principal Engineer - Bridges to lead the delivery of diverse local and international bridge projects.
Job Summary:
- Perform the role of Discipline Lead (bridges) of large scale transportation projects;
- Provide technical expertise for studies, design and planning of new bridges, culverts, and other road and rail structures in accordance with relevant local and international codes;
- Conduct complex value engineering evaluations, determining alternative designs, materials, construction techniques;
- Integration with global teams and multi disciplinary leads;
- Rehabilitation and upgrading design of existing bridges and drainage structures;
- Oversee the preparation of construction drawings;
- Preparation of project specifications and contract documentation;
- Proven commitment to Quality Control Policies and Quality Management Systems;
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to plan and execute work independently;
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Dedicated to deliver correct and accurate work;
- Good communication skills.
Requirements:
- Minimum fifteen years’ experience (including appropriate site experience);
- Professional registration, ECSA or international equivalent;
- Proven track record of working on bridges and/or structures designs and collaborating with international and multi-cultural teams (approximately 15 years);
- Proven strong experience in, performing technical review of complex projects;
- Experience in the design of bridges and other civil structures;
- Experience in the inspection of bridges and culverts;
- Experience with international regulations and standards (i.e AASTHO; AREMA, Aus-Codes; BS, etc.) will be a benefit
- Proficiency in structural design software (Midas, Sofistik, RM Bridge, CSiBridge) will be a benefit;
- Experience working in the North America region / Australia will be considered favourably.
- Proven track record of working on bridges and/or structural designs and collaborating with international and multi-cultural teams (approximately 15 years)