Civil and Structural Engineer

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3‑D design tools and modeling software allow our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.Job DescriptionTo produce accurate design documents that will ensure successful project execution.Project Life CycleDevelop a discipline strategy and design criteria to suit the unique project/client requirementsAdhere to the project programEnsure planning of activities are regularly monitored and updated to achieve project deliverables timeously. This includes the expediting of technical information through continual engineering input to external and internal stakeholders.Attend relevant project meetings and produce regular project status reportsGenerate post-project feedbackDesignProduce cost‑effective and safe civil/structural designsProduce tender and project civil/structural designs. Compare and assess project vs tender scopeReview alternatives and cost effectivenessProduce quantity and man‑hour budgets and list associated with scopeWork closely with-in scope, quantity budget and man‑hour budgetUnderstand project scope, quantity allowances and man‑hour budgetMonitor changes to scope and effects to quantity and man‑hour budget and ensure authorisation to changes and compliance with quantity allowancesVerify civil/structural engineering software packagesBe fully conversant with restrictions and qualifications of softwareOrder of magnitude check of analysis resultsAdministrationTo maintain an effective record‑keeping system for calculations, correspondence and technical informationIndexing, records, design criteria and calculationsReferencing to location of software input, numbers, dates and signatures.Client Relations (Internal & External)To interact efficiently with Drawing Office and other departmentsGuide and liaise with Drawing Office and provide engineering, safety and ergonomic input during conceptual layout phase and on‑going assistance during engineering stage.Ongoing review of internal circulation drawings and timeous approval of final drawings for constructionProviding continual engineering input to suppliers and sub‑ContractorsInter‑departmental interactionUnderstand and respond to needs of other disciplinesAdopt customer- orientated approachCo‑ordinate delivery of informationAdhere to Company specifications, guidelines and statutory codes of practiceSafetyApply global SHE standards and ensure complianceQualityRegularly review and contribute towards improvement of procedures and systemsEnsure all QA procedures and guidelines are followed in all daily activitiesParticipate in quality assurance auditsSystems and ProceduresEnsure adherence to the internal Project Management Operating SystemApply and review associated discipline Engineering StandardsApprove all drawing issued for construction by signing, dating and including the engineer/technologist’s professional registration numberProvide suggestions for improving internal work methods and procedures and technological solutions on an ad‑hoc basis, according to customer’s needsQualificationsQUALIFICATIONSProfessionally, the successful candidate will be a B.Sc. / B.Eng. or B. Tech graduate and will be registered as a professional engineer or be in a position to register within 12 – 24 months of joining SGS Bateman.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEA proven track record of 2-5 years plus experience in engineering design and project management, within a processing or petrochemical plant projects environment, is required for this position.Project Management - Knowledge of basic project management methods and knowledge of all project life cycle phasesCivil & Structural Design Criteria - Applications and improvements of technical knowledge into design criteria that suit project requirements. And/or support the design of new components/equipmentCommercial Principles - Understanding of contract types and of their main features (basics, purchasing and selling conditions, partnerships, claims, logistic aspects etc.) including international contractsTechnical Documentation - Ability to create, understand and communicate technical specificationsPlant Layout development - Ability to layout the plant in a functional, safety, cost-effective way.Materials Fundamentals - Knowledge and understanding of basic information regarding materials and their properties used in engineering and manufacturing activitiesConstruction & Commissioning - Understanding of on-site construction work such as commissioning or customers and suppliers’ interactionsCivil/ Structure Investigation - Ability to evaluate failures, preventative maintenance and assessment of existing structuresDynamics Structure - Knowledge of design technique of dynamic structure (including vibration)Cost Estimation - Understand cost of design (including cost of deliverables generation) and ability to estimate costs related to a project or specific activityBasic IT Tools - Office Automation and Graphic SoftwareProcurement - Understand of project cost control, budgeting, procurement, purchase-to-pay and supply chain managementEngineering Calculations - Knowledge of engineering calculation techniquesQuality Engineering - Knowledge of quality methods, management systems and procedures and/or understanding of quality features of products and partsQuantity Estimation - Ability to estimate quantity for structures design (volumes, dimensions, masses, weights etc.) to better fit the technical specificationsCAE Software - Familiarity and ability to use specific CAE software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines e.g. PROKON and Strand7Legislation and Standards - Knowledge of sector specific law (e.g. Engineering safety requirements, Audit regulations, Insurance laws etc.) and knowledge standard specifications (e.g. Plant layout requirements etc.) including the ability to integrate these standards.Innovation & Adaptability - The ability to adapt to different environments (team, technologies, countries etc.) from a technical point of view, including ability to find out new possible technological solutions according to customer’s needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr