Civil Designer - WSP

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WSP Middle East is seeking an Intermediate Civil Designer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in design/drafting of power grid infrastructures as well as experience in BIM to join our team. We are looking for someone who is technically proficient takes initiative is a team player and is looking for a challenge.

The position is to support the engineering team of Client Energy greenfield projects related to the Civil and structural design and drafting of diverse assets of Client Energy buildings and structures above and below ground and including overhead transmission lines and cable culverts and basement areas.

• Performs civil design using knowledge of relevant software programs primarily AutoCAD Civil3D including underground utilities overhead power lines substations and power plants.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches electronic models diagrams and other visual formats.
• Performs calculations to analyze and design civil components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Supports project team in development of design documentation plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Works with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the completion of the project under the direction of a project coordinator or project manager.
• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity and size including site visits and basic surveying works as needed.
• Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
• Assists in basic interpretation and verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
• Performs a variety of tasks which may include analyzing proposed project solutions to ensure design integrity reliability resource efficiently and cost effectiveness.
• Assists in the preparation of engineering project documents client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• Prepares site assessments facilitates permitting processes.
• Support and train other team members in daytoday activities including routine technical design processing and company procedures.

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• A minimum of relevant experience of 12 years
• Experience in transmission (HV power) substations layout and civil design/drafting and power plant design layout serving SEC/National Grid and/or other utilities in Middle East.
• Experience in power plant design layout serving SEC/National Grid and/or other utilities in Middle East.
• Experience in and an understanding of the development of GIS (primary requirement) and BIM systems (secondary requirement) on large multidisciplinary aspect of power grid asset projects.
• Requires understanding and proficiency of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of Engineering/Design Standards and Codes
• Understanding of concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design.
• Basic understanding of topographic or construction layout surveying.
• Ability to create and interpret sketches drawings and various elements
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks and manage time appropriately.
• Strong organizational skills along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.
• Experience and a willingness to undertake quality control of drawing packages to support the principal engineer.
• Excellent oral written and graphic communication skills
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
• Takes initiative on tasks and coordinates with other members of the design team
• Fluent in English with writing oral and speaking.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay WSP offers standard benefits including firstclass medical cover generous annual leave and paid professional subscriptions.
Be you be happy we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disability age religion or belief marital status pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

WSP is one of the worlds leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers technicians scientists architects planners surveyors and environmental specialists as well as other design program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings Transportation & Infrastructure Environment Industry Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic.