Job Title

Design Engineer

Location

Woodmead

Primary Purpose (Role)

To produce fit-for-purpose designs and drawings in accordance with discipline engineers’ requirements, adhering to specified quality standards and timeframes.

Key Performance Areas (Responsibilities)

Technical Expertise

• Modify drawings to meet client, engineer, and project requirements.
• Utilise relevant software and workflows effectively, including AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Navisworks, MicroStation, and PLS-CADD.
• Adhere strictly to drawing office standards and procedures.
• Manage Autodesk Vault procedures and drawing properties accurately.
• Prepare appropriate drawings such as Single Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, Schematics, Block Plans, Layouts, Block Diagrams, Connection Diagrams, Hook-Up Diagrams, Line Profiles, and Symbols.

Time Management

• Manage and review drawings within the allocated man-hour budget.
• Produce drawings efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Ensure timely delivery of drawings in line with the project schedule.
• Report promptly on any drawing budget overruns.

Quality Management

• Ensure drawings meet high-quality standards by using the software correctly.
• Produce accurate drawings that comply with the client, the drawing office, and relevant standards and codes.
• Follow drawing office quality assurance procedures diligently.
• Self-check drawings thoroughly to minimise errors.

Communications

• Interpret instructions from design engineers and Drawing Office Management accurately.
• Liaise and coordinate with engineers and project design teams to ensure compliance with project and client requirements and schedules.
• Identify and communicate changes promptly to engineers and/or Drawing Office Management.
• Ensure effective handover of drawings and supporting documentation.
• Communicate in a respectful, professional, and inclusive manner.

Personal Capabilities

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for all drawing deliverables.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exhibit strong organisational, technical, writing, communication, and computer skills.
• Be proactive, results-driven, and committed.
• Value innovation and diversity of ideas.
• Maintain a positive “can-do” attitude and team spirit.
• Show initiative and professional conduct at all times.
• Continuously seek opportunities for growth and capability improvement.

Certification

• Essential: N6 Electrical/Instrumentation or equivalent
• Advantageous: [No specific qualifications listed]

Experience

• Essential:
• 4–6 years’ related experience in ECI Drawings using AutoCAD
• 2+ years’ experience with Inventor
• Advantageous:
• 2+ years’ experience with 3D Racking using AutoCAD or Revit
• 2+ years’ experience with Eplan
• 2+ years’ experience with MicroStation

Knowledge Areas

• Essential:
• Experience working within an EPCM/Mining environment
• Knowledge of Drawing Office procedures and functions
• Advantageous:
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 standards
• Sound technical knowledge within a multi-disciplinary environment

Contact information

Yolanda Swart