Rail Design Engineer at WSP in Africa April, 2025

Job Description

Key Role:

• The successful incumbent will be part of the Highways, Transport Planning, ITS and Rail team in the delivery of rail and pit to port projects. You be part of the rail team and will participate in planning, designing, managing projects and assisting in growing the Africa rail business through engagement with Parastatal and Mining clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Full range of Design Engineering and Project Management activities, including:

• Work with teams of engineers / contractors on multi-disciplinary projects,
• Feasibility Studies and Preparation of Reports,
• Site investigations and assessments of existing rail infrastructure,
• Preliminary and Detailed Design delivery,
• Conduct site/quality supervision and basic project management,
• Co-ordination of engineering services,
• Project and Contract Management of Works, including site work,
• Project Cost Controls and reports,
• Client interface,
• Client Rail Tender and Contract Preparation,
• Support project team and resources towards delivery of projects within expected timeframes and quality standards
• Business development and work winning

Business development:

• Participate in business development in defining and deploying the sales strategy, selecting target markets and clients, and in scoping and pricing of services, with particular focus on the South African and regional markets.
• Participate in preparation and managing proposals for client’s projects such as Due Diligence, Technical Advisory services, Owner’s Engineering, and other service offerings, and provide inputs for the WSP internal governance process;
• Manage existing and new customer relationships through efficient client and account management; and
• Attend internal and external meetings and represent WSP in a suitable fashion according to the company principles at all times.
• Maintaining relationships with internal divisions, external contractors and clients

Health and Safety

• Compliance with Mine’s Health and Safety, Induction and Medical requirements and physical ability to conduct track inspections,
• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you,
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm,
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained.

Qualifications and Required Experience

• B.Eng / BSc/B Tech in Civil Engineering,
• Registered as a Candidate Professional Engineer with ECSA. Highly advantageous PrEng/PrTech registered with ECSA
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in leading a project team
• User knowledge of design packages : AutoCAD Civil 3D Rail, Bentley OpenRail, OpenTrack.
• Knowledge of Track Materials, Geotechnical design and Drainage design.
• Knowledge of Materials Handling related to railways including Weighbridges and Tipplers.
• Working knowledge of OHTE and Signalling systems.
• Knowledge of Rolling Stock and Train Operations.
• Experience with Railways Safety Regulator standards and requirements.
• Experience in Freight Rail, Passenger and Light Rail,
• Experience in the resources industry (Mining) an advantage.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

• Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
• Taking ownership and being proactive in the working environment
• Possess initiative and good interpersonal skills
• Must be a collaborative team player
• Resilient under pressure to work independently from dispersed location whilst operating as a team
• Be able to deliver on challenging projects that have tight timelines.
• Accuracy – Attention to detail and correctness of drawings
• Committed to delivering excellent levels of service
• Good communicator.