Design Engineer/Technologist - Roads and Highways (Geometric Design)

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

We are looking for a Civil Engineer with experience in geometric design to join our industry-leading Transport team in Cape Town. The successful incumbent will play an integral role in our roads team providing quality design deliverables and solutions whilst continuously developing our roads design capabilities and digital eminence.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing innovative design solutions through a safe systems design approach.
• Engage your skills in a digital environment containing diverse analysis and modelling software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks and BIM360.
• Continuously strive to improve your technical ability as well as modelling capability and efficiency.
• Bring your knowledge of roads and highways design to the team and assist in upskilling the junior team members.
• Work in an engaging, flexible, and collaborative way with colleagues and multi-disciplinary teams in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Civil Engineering. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in geometric roads and highways design as well as best practices.
• Familiarity with Middle Eastern Highway standards and design practice will be advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong 3D modelling capabilities will be advantageous (OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D preferred).
• Demonstrate experience and ability to form and nurture relationships with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to form and nurture relationships with team members and clients.
• Polite and professional communication skills with high levels of confidence and patience.
• Passionate about working collaboratively and building on technical knowledge.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in making a difference in our business, to the wider community and providing a winning service to our clients.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success.  We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.  We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.  In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.