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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking highly talented and motivated Senior Technologist - Highways for employment based at their South African offices. The candidates will have the opportunity to work with a talented group on Highways related projects, including freeways, Highways, Provincial/ Sate Routes, as well as Local Municipal Roads/Streets. The ideal candidate will be responsible and able to learn quickly on the job. 

Technical Excellence:

Conducts assignments in the civil engineering fieldPlans, organises and manages complex projectsMakes recommendations on alternate solutions to engineering problemsPrepares and presents technical plans and reportsInstitutes changes in methods, designs or equipmentMay be Project leader and head smaller business unit and / or construction siteWhen possible, collects and analyses information from discipline and interdisciplinary project BIM models.Fully develops the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure the production of high-quality outputs by following project timelines.Participates in the interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables, including BIM spatial reviews (virtual walkthroughs and clash detection.Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, specifications, sketches, diagrams, specific discipline BIM models, drawings, reports and tender documents. Identifies discrepancies in results and proposes an approach to solving new problems encountered.Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities, ensuring the quality of model production by BIM/CAD teams for accuracy to design instructions. Coordinates with authorities for scheme approvals.

Client Relationship Management:

Begins to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements, explain/defend work, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

8+ Years' experience after obtainment of QualificationBTech or Advanced Diploma and professionally registered with ECSA

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.