Technologist - Bridges

  • Full-time
  • State/Province: Western Cape
  • Business Group: DCS
  • Legal Entity: AECOM SA
  • Business Line: Transportation
  • Work Location Model: Hybrid
  • Operating Group: Group Support
  • Primary Location: ZA - Cape Town, Carl Cronje Drive, B

Company Description

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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.

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Job Description

AECOM South Africa is looking for a Bridge Technologist to contribute to the delivery of diverse local and international bridge projects. Key responsibilities would be the design of civil infrastructure, the 3D modelling of bridges and the preparation of bridge drawings. 

Job Summary:

  • 3D Revit modelling of bridges and culverts based on Civil 3D geometric road models
  • Preparation and management of construction drawings for bridges, culverts and other road related structures
  • Preparation and management of reinforcement detailing and bending schedules
  • Preparation and management of project specifications and bills of quantities
  • Inspection of bridges and culverts in accordance with TMH19
  • Liaison with clients and authorities
  • Applying the AECOM Quality Management System (QMS) in all work.
  • Design and planning of new bridges, culverts, and other road and rail structures in accordance with TMH7 and other relevant codes will be a benefit
     

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design and drawing of bridges, culverts and other road related structures
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, Revit, Sofistik Bridge Modeler, Open Roads Open Bridge, or CADS RC will be a benefit
  • Good knowledge of the SANRAL and Western Cape Government drawing procedures will be a benefit
  • Proficiency in SOFiSTiK, Midas, Prokon will be a benefit
  • Experience in structural steel detailing and or reinforcement detailing will be a benefit
  • Knowledge of international bridge regulations and standards bridge design codes (AASHTO, AREMA, etc.) will be a benefit

Personal Attributes:

  • Ability to plan and execute work independently
  • Dedicated to deliver correct and accurate work
  • Good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BTech in Civil Engineering
  • High Revit competency and specialist 3D modelling of bridges 
  • Professional Registration will be a benefit
  • Accreditation as a Bridge/Culvert Inspector will be a benefit

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.

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