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Engineer - Structural (Dams & Hydropower)

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Aecom2 logoAecom2 · Centurion, South Africa
Full-timeOn-site3w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to dam project managers, including design, analysis, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of dams.
  • Perform dam analysis and design such as structural stability and strength analysis of concrete dams and appurtenant structures (spillways, outlet works, and other site civil structures).
  • Perform detail checks and quality reviews of other engineer's work.
  • Prepare structural evaluation reports, drawings, and specifications for dam projects.
  • Prepare structural drawings and visual aids through coordination with the CAD team.
  • Communicate with multi-disciplinary teams on various projects related to dams and other hydraulic structures.
  • Show a desire to progress toward greater responsibility, including task leadership.
  • Minimum requirements
  • Previous experience with dams, levees, or water retaining structures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
  • Preferred Qualifications and Experience
  • Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility
  • Resourceful, highly organized professional with attention to detail
  • Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
  • Experience with related software such as AutoCAD, Mathcad, and commercially available structural analysis software (STADD Pro, SAP2000, Ansys, etc.)
  • BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering
  • Master's degree in civil engineering, with focus on Structural Engineering - advantageous.
  • 4-8 years' experience, with a minimum 4 years of relevant Structural Engineering experience
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA or working towards registration.
  • At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity
  • At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week
  • About AECOM
  • What makes AECOM a great place to work
  • 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.

Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options

Additional Information

As a Engineer - Structural (Dams & Hydropower) team you will provide support to a variety of dam safety engineering projects, primarily in the United States, but not exclusively. The role require proficiency in reviewing pertinent dam information (geotechnical, hydraulic/hydrologic, structural, and construction), performing structural calculations and analyses, and developing design and analysis reports under the supervision of an experienced dam engineer.


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