Senior Engineer - Building Civils, Data Centers

Company Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Engineer - Building Civils, Data Centers to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Cape Town. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. 

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.  

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Job Description

Here is what you will be doing:

The Senior Engineer delivers discipline involvement in projects and ensures effective delivery input of others. Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, drawings, and reports, etc. The role includes design development, design review, supervision, coordination, and design documentation. Guides junior engineers and independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete design works. Shares technical expertise and experience with others in the company via internal technical communication and presentations. Responsible for the development of high-quality design outputs. Able to do hands-on design. The Senior Engineer will have superb interpersonal and leadership skills, a growth mindset, attention to detail and an excellent work ethic. The Senior Engineer will serve as lead engineer on small to medium size projects, providing specialised technical input to studies, engage with the client and other disciplines to develop solutions and design for specific areas of expertise.

Team Responsibilities:

• Lead a design team of junior and mid-level Building Civils staff and provide daily mentorship, direction, and motivation in a strategic manner to ensure AECOM remains an employer of choice for Building Civils skills.
• Ensure assigned teams effectively coordinate with other disciplines to ensure there are no design gaps providing fully coordinated design deliverables. This includes support to the construction supervision teams.
• Effectively bring project teams together to work toward a shared goal ensuring the team’s results exceed the total achievements of the individuals within.
• Hold themselves and others to high standards.
• Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff, engineers, and designers to increase technical competence, as well as knowledge of systems and procedures.

Business Development:

• Begins to build and maintain client relationships.
• Participate in preparing major bids and proposals on the technical aspect whilst supporting business development initiatives through their technical expertise.

Engineering:

• Responsible for technically leading aspects of projects, supporting Project Managers and technical teams to deliver within scope, budget, timeframe, and high-quality standards.
• Have a working knowledge of Navisworks, ACC360, Revit, Civil3D, SWMM, EPANET, Dynamo and other associated design programmes.
• Have experience in design of stormwater (hydrology), water (hydraulics), sewerage, bulk earthworks, roads, and pavement design.
• Have a working knowledge of running a building civil engineering team in a multi-disciplinary team environment where all project drawings are generated using BIM tools (Autodesk Revit, Navisworks and ACC360).
• Interface with clients on schedules, meetings, and issues (manage client expectations and perceptions).
• Anticipate potential schedule or priority delays and initiate plans for alternative actions.
• Apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Support digital transformation strategy and implementation and embrace change within the discipline.
• Follows existing or develops design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by self and team members.
• Take responsibility for civil designs and drawings.
• Attend planning, design and site meetings, and ad-hoc site inspections.
• Undertake technical reviews / audits to ensure that designs are in accordance with project / study requirements and company objectives and are produced in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• To work in a safe manner, complying with and actively contributing to the company Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals, and procedures.
• Work to ensure the implementation of safety and integrity principles in civil engineering risk documentation.
• Promote compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities

Qualifications

Here is what we are looking for:

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering (Civil), preferably M. Eng or MSc. Eng.
• At least 8 years’ post qualification experience.
• Professionally registered with ECSA as Pr.Eng/Pr TechEng. (Civil) for at least 3 years.
• Ability to develop key and trusted client relationships that can lead to new business.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills, both internally and externally.
• Ability to advise on complex matters to non-specialists.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and understand the importance of delivery and client satisfaction.
• Strong analytical, literacy and numerical skills.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Ability to delegate tasks and effectively supervise others.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.