Roads & Highways Engineer

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.

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 people 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 broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities

• As a young designer/modeller, you will join the Roads team within our Global Design Centre located in Cape Town. Here you will play key role in in the engineering design and modelling of road related infrastructure to provide high quality, innovative design solutions in a digital environment
• With a focus on infrastructure projects in Australia, we are actively recruiting for those passionate about working collaboratively on projects in an international environment and building on technical knowledge
• You will need to demonstrate a genuine interest in making a difference in our business, to the wider community and providing a winning service to our clients
• You will need to provide innovative design solutions through a safe systems design approach
• You will need to engage your skills in a digital environment across diverse design, analysis and modelling software from either the AutoDesk suite (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks and BIM360) or Bentley suite (Microstation, OpenRoads Designer and ProjectWise)
• You will be expected to continuously improve your technical ability, and modelling capability and efficiency
• Work in an engaging, flexible, and collaborative way with Global Design Centre colleagues across South Africa and Clients located in Australia

Minimum requirements

• Relevant qualification (BEng, BSc or B Tech) in Civil Engineering
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in the geometric design of roads and highways
• Strong drafting & modelling capabilities (Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate ability to form and nurture relationships with team members and Clients
• Polite and professional communication skills with high levels of confidence and patience

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position in a forward-thinking organisation, and you feel you have the relevant skills required, please apply and submit your detailed resume with current and expected salaries.

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