Job Description

Requisition ID: 100391

Job Category: Infrastructure

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.

As a successful candidate, you will be required;

• Planning, organizing and working with technical groups in the delivery of project deliverable requirements, this includes interfaces with rail and terminal operations, signaling, wayside monitoring, overheard catenary systems, rail communications, structures, drainage, roads and rolling stock;
• Completing civil engineering analyses and review including: evaluating vertical and horizontal grade and track alignments; quantity and construction cost estimates; engineering design reports; technical specifications; material and equipment selection; cost estimates; construction contract documentation; compilation of design/construction drawings; etc.
• Interfacing and communicating with the Client on project specific tasks;
• Providing support to business development and strategic initiatives, including preparation of proposals, estimating deliverables and the associated effort to complete;
• Participating with senior leaders in the establishment of short- and long-term plans for the development and growth of the group in the region;
• Providing support to other Hatch offices around the globe in the development and delivery of project requirements;
• Through your project efforts and involvement in industry activities, developing and maintaining client relations;
• Actively participating in and supporting internal and external development and training activities;
• As appropriate, supporting the development of more junior and intermediate staff within the region;
• Support to business initiatives and projects within the Africa, India and Middle East region;
• Ensuring compliance to Hatch quality policies and procedures;
• Ensure quality of all models and drawings including accuracy of models and layout of drawings;
• Ensuring we follow a design for safety approach;
• Managing and leading the rail design team on projects.

You will bring to the role;

• Engineering degree from an accredited University;
• 7 years+ of rail industry experience;
• Registered with ECSA as a Pr.Eng. in South Africa;
• Project Management and/or Project Engineering experience, including client-consultant interaction;
• Work knowledge and use of Civil 3D and Bentley Open Rail for design purposes;
• Knowledge of Africa, India and Middle East rail design standards and best practices;
• Able to work in a team environment, working on multiple projects simultaneously, mentoring or supervising Engineers-in-Training and junior designers;
• Able to write clear, concise technical reports and proposals;
• Able to check and review the work of other staff and consultants.

Preferred

• Involved in initiatives within the rail environment to enhance work methodologies and embrace company policy and change by implementing the 3D data-centric vision and ensuring the perceived advancements are seen to fruition.

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, veteran, 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.