Senior Bridge Engineer - job 1 of 2

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AECOM South Africa is looking for Senior Bridge Engineers to play lead role in the delivery of diverse local and international bridge projects.

Job Summary:

• Design and planning of new bridges, culverts, and other road and rail structures in accordance with TMH7 and other relevant codes;
• Rehabilitation and upgrading design of existing bridges and drainage structures;
• Oversee the preparation of construction drawings;
• Preparation of project specifications and contract documentation;
• Inspection of bridges and culverts in accordance with TMH19;
• Applying the AECOM Quality Management System (QMS) in all work;
• Preparation of design reports and proposals.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to plan and execute work independently;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Dedicated to deliver correct and accurate work;
• Good communication skills.

Requirements:

• Minimum ten years’ experience (including appropriate site experience);
• Professional registration, ECSA or international equivalent;
• Experience in the design of bridges and other civil structures;
• Experience in the inspection of bridges and culverts;
• Experience with international regulations and standards (i.e AASTHO; AREMA, Aus-Codes; BS, etc.) will be a benefit
• Proficiency in structural design software (Midas, Sofistik, RM Bridge, CSiBridge) will be a benefit;
• Experience working in the North America region / Australia will be considered favourably.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering;
• Postgraduate studies in structural and/or bridge engineering will be a benefit;
• Accreditation as a COTO Bridge Inspector will be a benefit.

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.

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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.

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