Engineer: Civil, Johannesburg

Job Type Permanent

Location Woodmead - Johannesburg, GP ZA (Primary)

Description What you will do as a Mid - Senior Airport Civil Engineer As a Mid‑Senior Airport Civil Engineer, you will form part of the South African Aviation team and will work with our partner, NACO (based in the Netherlands), in Airport Asset Design. With your background and knowledge in civil engineering you would lead our Airports Civil Engineering team while having the opportunity to garner or further develop your experience in consultancy services within the Aviation Profession.

While providing Airside Civil Engineering solutions for our clients, you would address individual aspects and/or specific systems. You will assist in the provision of project solutions in a multi-disciplinary environment and airport operational processes.

As a member of our Airport Civil Engineering team based in Johannesburg, South Africa you will work on projects worldwide and:

Discipline lead in design projects and take responsibility for project results and deliverables.

Develop engineering solutions.

Help expand our capabilities and grow the team.

Project manage small/medium/large scale multi-disciplinary projects.

Business development through projects.

Develop and nurture relationships with discipline and project leads at NACO.

Assist in other Airport Civil Engineering related consultancy services.

In this position you will perform the following tasks as part of the Civil Engineering team:

Responsible for geometrical design modelling work of civil airport infrastructure (e.g. runways, taxiways, aprons, earthworks, drainage, etc.) according to international airport codes and standards (ICAO).

Produce 2D/3D technical modelling and drawing work in all its aspects (schematics, 3D models, layouts, sections, details, etc.) using project specified software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.

Carry out associated calculations for input into the design reports, specifications and the bills of quantities.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams within BIM environment, assist with BIM model coordination using CDE platforms and tools such as Asite, Vault and BIM360.

On project level operate as an integral member of the design team and interact with other discipline designers, such as pavements and airside systems.

Collaborate on the automation of design processes and development of 3D design tools.

In the Aviation Team, co‑operate with and share knowledge with other designers.

Job Requirements What you bring Working in multi‑cultural and multi‑disciplinary teams spread across different countries is no problem for you.

You have an inclination towards technical work on systems and would like to further explore this domain in the world of aviation and further professionalise yourself there. Besides that, you have:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification from a recognised institution. A post‑graduate qualification is preferable.

Professional registration (PrEng/PrTech) is mandatory.

10 or more years work experience in consulting engineering, as a designer/modeller in infrastructure projects such as roads, pavements and drainage. Minimum 4 years experience in contract administration and project management.

An affinity for the civil engineering design with some experience/exposure in aviation preferred.

Proficiency in 3D computer aided design (CAD) software, including Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

Experience in programming using Dynamo, Python etc. will be advantageous.

Proven track record in business development and success in generating business from public and private sectors with an understanding of both environments.

Experience at a strategic and operational level, with a sound knowledge of financial and project management concepts.

Must be able to network with partners, clients and stakeholders at a senior level.

Must be able to work independently.

Good oral and written communication skills in English.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills.

Proven leadership qualities with the ability to obtain buy‑in and cooperation from staff and forge a team that works well together.

Strategic thinker who is financially astute with strong marketing, growth and profit orientation.

Result‑orientated – good business sense and proven track record in business delivery.

Ability to build good relationships with clients.

Good organisational skills and project management competencies.

Mobility

The candidate must be able and willing to extensively travel within the region and overseas, including international assignments based upon business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement Atana (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity provider that embraces and encourages personal skills, talents, and different perspectives in its workforce.

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