Job Description
A respected consulting engineering firm is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join its growing team in Cape Town. This opportunity is ideal for a technically driven professional with experience in civil infrastructure design, drafting, and project coordination across municipal and private sector developments.
The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of a variety of infrastructure projects, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce high-quality, compliant engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare construction drawings and technical documentation for civil infrastructure projects.
Design roads, stormwater systems, water reticulation, sewer networks, and bulk earthworks.
Produce surface layout drawings for roads, parking areas, and development sites.
Complete stormwater runoff calculations and drainage designs.
Prepare access layouts and road rehabilitation designs.
Perform cut-and-fill calculations and develop earthworks models.
Assist with traffic engineering designs, including road signage, markings, intersections, and traffic signal layouts.
Conduct site investigations, inspections, and technical assessments.
Compile engineering reports and technical documentation.
Liaise with engineers, architects, planners, contractors, and municipal authorities.
Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and municipal requirements.
Support project delivery from concept through construction.
Minimum Requirements
Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in civil engineering design and drafting.
Experience working on municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
Strong knowledge of civil engineering standards and design principles.
Valid driver's licence.
Technical Skills
AutoCAD
Civil 3D
SIDRA
CAD Drafting Software
Technical Reporting Tools
Knowledge & Experience
Roads and Transport Infrastructure
Stormwater Design
Water Reticulation
Sewer Networks
Bulk Earthworks
Site Development
Traffic Engineering
Municipal Infrastructure
Technical Reporting
Site Investigations
Construction Verification