Lead Mechanical Senior Design Engineer_ Underground - Sandton - Fluor

Description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence.

• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
• Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of complex to difficult engineering complexity
• Participate in people development through mentoring, development of training material, conducting training seminars, and performance appraisal input and counseling
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Notice to Candidates:

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications, and Global Watchlist screening.

To be considered candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Basic Job Requirements

• A four (4) year degree or global equivalent in an engineering field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Professional registration and membership in a technical society (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Managing and leading a large project
• Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting, and project close-out
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet, and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

Proven underground experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected criteria.