Bring Your Civil Infrastructure Design Expertise to Complex Mining and Mineral Processing Projects

DRA Global is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Design Engineer to deliver innovative civil infrastructure engineering solutions across multidisciplinary projects within the mining and mineral processing sectors.

This role offers a balanced blend of hands-on engineering design, technical leadership, and design coordination, overseeing engineering deliverables from feasibility studies through to construction completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform civil infrastructure engineering calculations, analysis and design in compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Design bulk earthworks, terraces, roads, stormwater systems, and water and sewer reticulation infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering design criteria, technical reports, sketches and specifications to support project requirements.
• Review and approve engineering drawings to ensure constructability and compliance with design intent.
• Lead and coordinate engineering design teams, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and specialist consultants to coordinate design information.
• Evaluate design alternatives and conduct thorough technical assessments to optimise project outcomes.
• Contribute technical expertise to tender documentation and procurement processes.
• Conduct site inspections and investigations, providing technical support throughout the construction phase.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• BTech or BSc degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng is essential.
• Membership of SAICE is required.
• More than 10 years experience specialising in civil infrastructure design within mining and mineral processing environments.
• Proven expertise in bulk earthworks, terrace design and shaping.
• Experience in geometric road design and pavement layerworks.
• Sound knowledge of stormwater runoff analysis and drainage system design.
• Experience in potable water and sewer reticulation system analysis and design.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, Civil Designer or Technocad software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with applicable engineering codes, legislation and SANS/COLTO payment clauses for bills of quantities.

Technical and Leadership Capabilities

• Strong technical design skills combined with analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated capability to lead design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables.
• Experienced in managing engineering schedules, costs, scope and quality control.
• Sound engineering judgement with meticulous attention to technical detail.
• Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and coordination.