30.08.2024
Senior Engineer/Senior Technologist (Power and Energy)
Surbana Jurong Private Limited
South Africa, Cape Town
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Senior Engineer/Senior Technologist (Power and Energy) page is loaded Senior Engineer/Senior Technologist (Power and Energy) Apply locations Cape Town time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR106226 Come be a part of something extraordinary. Your future starts here at SMEC South Africa.Kickstart your engineering career with SMEC South Africa: Where innovation meets opportunity!Ready to embark on a journey of innovation and excellence?Why SMEC South Africa?Innovation at our Core: We live and breathe innovation. At SMEC, you'll have the opportunity to work on nation-building projects that are characterised by sustainable, innovative solutions.Engineering Excellence: We're committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence. Your skills will be honed and expanded through our commitment to using the best software and technology.Continuous Learning: In the fast-paced world of engineering, staying up to date is crucial. We invest in your growth with access to training and mentorship programmes.Collaborative Environment: You'll be part of a close-knit team of experts who value your insights and contributions, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and growth.Job Mobility: As a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, our global reach offers our people greater opportunities for job mobility and career growth.The RoleAre you a passionate Engineer with a vision for shaping the future through innovation and ground-breaking solutions? Your journey in engineering excellence begins right here, at SMEC South Africa, where we're on a mission to engineer a brighter, more sustainable world. We're looking for engineering trailblazers to join our dynamic team and redefine what's possible.We are looking for a talentedSenior Engineer or Technologistto join ourPower and Energy, Western Cape, Cape Town office. The successful candidate will be responsiblefor providing professional services on projects within the Power & Energy Functional group, including leading, design management, and design delivery for projects and managing professional teams of medium/large projects in any of the focus areas: Energy, Building Services, Power Reticulation, Distribution Substations, Overhead Power Lines, Underground Power Cables, Streetlighting, Urban Energy, Water Plants, Asset Management and Master Planning.The Key responsibilities for this role are to:Responsible for the General Managementof Medium/Large Projects: This involves overseeing all aspects of a project, from initiation to completion, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.Responsible for Project Management and Coordination of Multi-disciplinary Project Teams:Managing teams composed of members from different disciplines, ensuring their coordination and collaboration towards project goals.Budget Management:Handling project budgets, resource allocation, and potentially outsourcing project work when necessary. This may also involve negotiating project budgets with other sections or stakeholders.Authoring Technical Reports:Preparing technical reports that meet quality standards in terms of technical content and presentation. These reports are often used for documentation and communication purposes.Quality Control:Reviewing and checking the work produced by team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements and standards.Presentation and Representation:Presenting technical work to stakeholders, clients, or higher management. Representing the project or organization in meetings or discussions related to the project.Bid Responses: Preparing responses to bids or proposals for new projects, ensuring that they are well-structured and competitive.Client Interaction:Regularly communicating with clients, addressing their needs, and building strong client relationships. This may involve discussing business technologies and markets.These responsibilities demonstrate a combination of project management, technical expertise, client relations, and leadership skills typically required in roles that involve managing complex projects in technical or engineering fields.Recommended Qualifications, Skills, and ExperienceBachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from an accredited university/collegeRelevant Professional RegistrationMinimum 8 years of professional experienceSpecialist knowledge of streetlighting design software tools e.g. Relux, DIALux etcSpecialist knowledge of power distribution for reticulation and substations for urban developmentExperience in water treatment plant electrical design would be beneficialExperience in using power distribution design software tools e.g DilSilent, AutoCAD, Revit, etcKnowledge of QA and OHS requirements in SMECKnowledge of the commercial aspects of project managementAbility to effectively write reportsCourteous and business-orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relationsCo-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment.Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressureAbility to make technical decisions that are outcome-driveHow to ApplyAll applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page atwww.smec.com/careers Please note that if you have not heard from us in the next 8 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! About UsSMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments.Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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