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AECOM Engineer - Dams & Hydropower in Centurion, South Africa
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Job Description
As a Dams and & Hydropower Engineer, it will be expected from the applicant to provide technical support in feasibility studies, design and inspections in the disciplines of dam structures and their foundations, dam materials, spillway design, hydraulic and flood hydrological analyses for a wide range of dam and hydropower projects in Africa and around the world.
T he successful applicant will be required to undertake:
Dam safety inspections.
Designs of all types of dams, their foundations, bottom outlets and spillways.
Quality assurance during the construction of dam projects.
Preparation of project specifications, bill of quantities and tender documentation.
Hydrological and hydraulic analysis of catchment runoff and watercourses.
Hydraulic modelling and design of spillways and other hydraulic structures.
Minimum requirements
4 to 8 years of experience in similar roles - essential.
Dam inspections, dam design or dam rehabilitation, dam break studies and emergency preparedness plans experiences - advantageous.
Experience in hydrological studies, hydraulic analysis – advantageous.
Experience in the design of hydraulic structures – advantageous.
Knowledge of multi-disciplinary interfacing – advantageous.
Experience in the use of drainage analysis and associated design software technology applications (e.g. HEC-RAS, Rocscience Slide, Geostudio, Autocad, Civil 3D, etc.) - highly advantageous.
Experience in the Approved Professional Person Team– advantageous.
Experience in construction supervision, applying dam engineering principles – advantageous.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum of 4 years' experience in dam engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer status or working towards registration.
Proficiency in hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, Rocscience Slide, Geostudio).
Strong knowledge of dam safety regulations and guidelines.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred:
Master's degree in civil engineering, or related field.
Experience with dam inspections, design, and rehabilitation projects.
Knowledge of hydrological studies and hydraulic analysis.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for engineering drawings.
Experience in construction supervision of dam projects.
Approved Professional Person (APP) certification or equivalent.
Strong report writing and presentation skills.
Willingness to travel for site inspections and project work.
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.
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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.
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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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ReqID: J10121238
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM SA