{"id":14780,"date":"2013-09-26T02:49:39","date_gmt":"2013-09-26T00:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=14780"},"modified":"2016-11-10T10:54:11","modified_gmt":"2016-11-10T08:54:11","slug":"seniorchief-railway-engineer-job-vacancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/seniorchief-railway-engineer-job-vacancy.html","title":{"rendered":"Senior\/Chief Railway Engineer Job Vacancy"},"content":{"rendered":"
We provide professional services in areas such as aviation, transit, freight rail, highways and bridges, planning, and ports and marine. Our global network of top-tier specialists delivers comprehensive services over the full life cycle of a project to benefit clients in government and private industries.<\/p>\n
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Job Summary\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong> Plan and analyse railway systems, from conceptual design, to detailed design. Minimum Qualification required:<\/strong><\/p>\n BEng (Civil) or higher, i.e. BEng (Hons) Transportation or MEng Transportation. Work related experience required (includes specific skills or abilities necessary to do the job):<\/strong><\/p>\n Specific experience in the planning and design of railway systems. <\/strong><\/p>\n Personal attributes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ability to undertake railway planning and design work. Other comments: <\/p>\n
\nDuties:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAnalysis of railway systems, including capacity requirements.
\nLead the railway project team, consisting of geometric designers, perway, electrical and signalling engineers.
\nPlan and manage projects, including financial control and staff scheduling.
\nLead \/ support tender or proposal activities to obtain work.
\nLiaison with clients.
\nPrepare technical reports, including planning and feasibility reports.
\nMentor learners, junior engineering and technical staff.
\nSupport other regions with railway expertise and capacity.<\/p>\n
\nProfessionally registered with ECSA (PrEng)
\n10 years post graduate experience with at least 5 years’ experience in railway planning and design.<\/p>\n
\nExperience with permanent way construction \/ maintenance.<\/p>\n
\nAbility to work in a team, provide support and lead junior staff.
\nGood inter-personal and management skills.
\nExcellent communication and report writing skills.
\nCapacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
\nWillingness to travel inside and outside South Africa when required.<\/p>\n
\nThis is a high focus area, and would offer great opportunities to the right candidate.<\/p>\n