Short Description:
Waste Department – Waste Engineer
Description:
Our Waste Engineering team covers the entire spectrum of the project lifecycle that includes concept and feasibility studies, design, procurement and construction management, advice, on-going operation monitoring and rehabilitation of commercial waste disposal facilities, mining waste and industrial waste. We are currently looking for a self-motivated Waste Engineer to join our Waste Department and contribute to new and existing projects. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team in a mid-level position, based in our head office (Rivonia) on a full-time basis.
The requirements associated with the position are as follows (mandatory):
- Min 5 years of relevant experience
- B Eng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering
- Good understanding and knowledge of soil mechanics
- Good understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards
- Candidate should be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint
- Slope stability software proficiency, such as Geostudio
- AutoCad Civil 3D or ModelMaker proficiency
Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Honours degree in relevant field
- Professional Engineer Registration
- Project management experience
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills, fluent in English
- Dynamic, self-motivated, takes responsibility and ownership of tasks
- Able to manage time effectively
- Attention to detail
The main duties associated with the position include the following:
- Design and design reviews of barrier and capping systems for waste management facilities and associated infrastructure
- Modelling basal and final landforms
- Global and veneer stability assessments
- Stormwater, leakage, leachate conveyance and storage facilities
- Designing with geosynthetics
- Life assessments and monitoring of operational waste facilities
- Delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, quantities, cost and schedule.
- Preparing reports and technical notes
- Engage with various stakeholders – including clients and the authorities
- Mentor junior engineers
- Keep up with latest developments in the waste industry and improve knowledge base
Salary package:
Market related salary including company benefits, dependent on individuals experience and qualifications.