Job Description
Civil engineering designer for structural, utilities, roadways, water and sewage lines, drainage and earthwork, for large-scale residential and commercial building sites.
Responsibilities:
• Develop cost-effective design layouts based on construction specifications and requirements
• Adhere to established design codes and procedures such as the national
• Analyse design issues and recommend corrective actions
• Perform civil design analysis and calculations according to project requirements
• Determine construction cost and material estimates based on civil designs
• Perform field surveys and investigations to prepare engineering drawings
• Review project plan and determine the design feasibilities and constraints
• Use the latest software and technologies to develop effective designs
• Maintain accurate design files for reference purposes
• Consider health, safety and environmental requirements when creating civil designs
• Manage design projects within given timelines and budgets
• Perform design changes and improvements according to changing project demands
• Conversant with the latest developments in civil design fields
• Ensure compliance with ISO quality requirements
• Assist with design and construction teams.
Skills and Qualifications
• Degree in civil engineering from a reputable institution of higher learning with 2 years of experience with Engineering design consultancy or similar
• Well-organized who knows how to use CAD software and other computer software to design civil structural elements for planned building projects
• Detail-Oriented and able to carefully analyse maps, surveys, and drawings
• Able to thrive in a team environment and have excellent communication skills
• Have good time-management skills
• Good critical thinking skills to troubleshoot potential problems with plans, designs, and sketches as well as adjustment plans as needed
• Have strong multi-tasking abilities to work on several design projects at once while maintaining focus.