Senior Engineer - Building Civils, Data Centers, Cape Town

Company Description AECOM is seeking a

Senior Engineer– Building Civils, Data Centers

to be based in South Africa’s Enterprise Capabilities office in

Cape Town . This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM’s culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out‑of‑office work schedules.

Job Description The Senior Engineer delivers discipline involvement in projects and ensures effective delivery input of others. Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, drawings, and reports, etc. The role includes design development, design review, supervision, coordination, and design documentation. Guides junior engineers and independently performs all tasks necessary to complete design works. Shares technical expertise and experience with others in the company via internal technical communication and presentations. Responsible for the development of high‑quality design outputs and for doing hands‑on design. The Senior Engineer will have superb interpersonal and leadership skills, a growth mindset, attention to detail and an excellent work ethic. The Senior Engineer will serve as lead engineer on small to medium size projects, providing specialised technical input to studies, engaging with the client and other disciplines to develop solutions and design for specific areas of expertise.

Team Responsibilities

Lead a design team of junior and mid‑level Building Civils staff and provide daily mentorship, direction, and motivation in a strategic manner to ensure AECOM remains an employer of choice for Building Civils skills.

Ensure assigned teams effectively coordinate with other disciplines to provide fully coordinated design deliverables and support to the construction supervision teams.

Bring project teams together to work toward a shared goal ensuring the team’s results exceed the total achievements of individuals.

Hold themselves and others to high standards.

Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff, engineers, and designers to increase technical competence and knowledge of systems and procedures.

Business Development

Begins to build and maintain client relationships.

Participates in preparing major bids and proposals on the technical aspect whilst supporting business development initiatives through technical expertise.

Engineering

Technically leads aspects of projects, supporting Project Managers and technical teams to deliver within scope, budget, timeframe, and high‑quality standards.

Has working knowledge of Navisworks, ACC360, Revit, Civil3D, SWMM, EPANET, Dynamo and related design programmes.

Has experience in designing stormwater (hydrology), water (hydraulics), sewerage, bulk earthworks, roads, and pavement design.

Has working knowledge of leading a building civil engineering team in a multi‑disciplinary environment where all project drawings use BIM tools (Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, ACC360).

Interfaces with clients on schedules, meetings, and issues, managing client expectations and perceptions.

Anticipates potential schedule or priority delays and initiates plans for alternative actions.

Applies diversified engineering principles and practices across broad assignments and related fields.

Supports digital transformation strategy and implementation and embraces change within the discipline.

Follows existing or develops design procedures to facilitate high‑quality, cost‑effective work by self and team members.

Takes responsibility for civil designs and drawings.

Attends planning, design, and site meetings, and ad‑hoc site inspections.

Undertakes technical reviews / audits to ensure designs comply with project / study requirements and company objectives, produced timely and cost‑effectively.

Works safely, complying with and contributing to the company Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies, manuals, and procedures.

Ensures implementation of safety and integrity principles in civil engineering risk documentation.

Promotes compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities.

Qualifications

4‑year degree in Civil Engineering, preferably M. Eng or MSc. Eng.

At least 8 years’ post‑qualification experience.

Professionally registered with ECSA as Pr.Eng/Pr TechEng. (Civil) for at least 3 years.

Ability to develop key and trusted client relationships that can lead to new business.

Demonstrated collaborative skills, both internally and externally.

Ability to advise on complex matters to non‑specialists.

Superior interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure and understand the importance of delivery and client satisfaction.

Strong analytical, literacy and numerical skills.

Ability to function with minimal supervision.

Ability to delegate tasks and effectively supervise others.

Attention to detail.

Benefits AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Equal Opportunity As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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