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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

• To act as a technical leader in the Dams and Hydropower Sector in delivering engineering projects and to support  sustainable business growth.
• Provides strong technical leadership and is considered to be a competent professional in their field.
• Act as a Design Leader  on medium to large-sized projects
• Support the designated responsible person in the financial management of projects in the sector
• Work collaboratively at both an internal and external, client-facing level from a technical perspective, supporting in the development of new client relationships through strong technical delivery and maintaining existing networks within the business through technical delivery.
• Ensure all quality assurance processes are followed, delivering on time and within budget for design projects.
• Support the business development and selling initiatives through relevant technical and commercial inputs to expand work assignments, including managing client relationships and expectations.
• Support in the preparation of proposals and participate in the development of bids and technical write-ups for proposals
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline.

Main duties

• Support the business lead with relevant business management metrics inputs as required.
• Support in the management of project invoicing and accounts receivable as required
• Support the business leadership team with strategic planning.
• Technical leadership and delivery on projects

Team Management:

• Responsible to support the dams and hydropower lead to manage and provide leadership to the Dams and Hydropower team
• Personnel performance management for staff assigned to you
• Support in the development and ensuring of good team morale and spirit
• Support with utilization forecasting and team management
• Personnel skill assessment and development.

Design Management:

• Successful technical completion of projects
• Quality management according to the company procedures
• Mentoring and guidance of team members in a design management role
• Approval and sign-off of design
• Review of design/study reports.

Business development:

• Support in engagement of potential and existing clients on future projects both locally in the African market and supporting our Global business with pursuits from a technical perspective
• Support in the development of proposals
• Support with the sourcing of partners for opportunities. 

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 15 years’ experience in dams/hydropower and general water engineering
• Fluent in English (ability to speak/write French will be an added benefit)
• Demonstrated experience in design management of complex projects and meeting delivery requirements.
• Ability to and interest in guiding and mentoring junior engineers and designers, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline.

• Bachelor’s in civil/mechanical engineering (Master’s degree will be preferred)
•  Professionally Registered with ECSA or relevant professional body
• Registration as an Approved Professional Person (South Africa) or equivalent

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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.