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AECOM Engineer - Electrical in Bellville, South Africa
Company Description
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Job Description
The Engineer is responsible for developing designs through various project stages, undertakes coordination and carries out design documentation while working as part of the project team. They Perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment as an experienced engineer. Furthermore, they guide Candidate Engineers, provide design input to the CAD/BIM technicians, and work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and tests.
Technical Excellence:
Contributes to the development of technical proposals.
Develops design by gathering, correlating and analysing engineering data using computer software and established procedures and standards.
When possible, collects and analyses information from discipline and interdisciplinary project BIM models.
Fully develops the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure the production of high-quality outputs by following project timelines.
Participates in the interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables, including BIM spatial reviews (virtual walkthroughs and clash detection).
Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, specifications, sketches, diagrams, specific discipline BIM models, drawings, reports and tender documents.
Identifies discrepancies in results and proposes an approach to solving new problems encountered.
Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
Coordinates with other discipline Engineers as applicable for the design process's continuity.
Maintains and develops the highest level of technical skills and abilities, ensuring the quality of model production by BIM/CAD teams for accuracy to design instructions.
Coordinates with authorities for scheme approvals.
Proficient in BIM Software Revit (Advantageous)
Detailed Electrical Engineering of LV and MV systems including the development and checking of:
Load Lists
Single Line Diagrams
Network Diagrams
Electrical Schematic Diagrams
Hazardous Area Classification
Diversification and Load factors.
Electrical Network Design
Fault Level Calculations
Protection Schemes modelling of protection schemes and definition of Protection settings.
Power Metering specification and interface to Energy / Building Management Systems.
Cable Routing Design
Cable Sizing Calculations
Lighting Calculations, modelling and layouts.
Earthing Risk Assessments, earthing system design, Earthing layouts.
Specification of Electrical Equipment including, Switchgear, Distribution Boards, Motor Control Centres, Transformers, , UPS’s, Cables, Lighting, etc.
Specification of Construction Standards of installation.
Client Relationship Management:
- Begins to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements, explain/defend work, etc.
Qualifications
4+ Years' experience after obtainment of Qualification within the built environment
B-Degree or M-Degree from an accredited University. Registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA
Additional Information
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.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10120456
Business Line: Building Engineering
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM SA