Overview Position: Technical Specialist, Transmission & Distribution Division: Power and Energy Region: Johannesburg Reports to: Function Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time. Primary Position Purpose This position is a technical role, within the Functional Group, that is responsible for leading and working with teams of Engineers, Designers and Draughtspersons across a portfolio of projects and clients. The position requires technical leadership in the domain of Transmission & Distribution Substation designs, specifically for high-voltage ranges from 132kV to 765kV. The primary focus is to elevate the overall technical performance of the engineering professional team and the function. Key Responsibilities Provide technical support and guidance to peers and other functional groups within the level of your expertise Provide technical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team Identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems Develop and maintain relationships with clients Ensure that appropriate technical standards and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements are adhered to Apply a deeper understanding of engineering principles to devise and deliver practical and economical solutions to problems Plan and resource projects Prepare client reports and designs Assist in the management and training of staff including mentoring Contribute to the overall management and profitability of the discipline Supervision of drawing, project specifications and contract documentation production for assigned tasks in accordance with SMEC procedures and appropriate technical standards Be a member of multi-disciplinary team in project delivery Prepare expressions of interest and tender submissions Key Performance Indicators Quality, technical innovation and excellence Reporting to meet project and internal requirements Development of networks and contribution to team goals Technical support and mentoring Systems development Recommended Qualifications, Skills And Experience Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college Relevant professional memberships Minimum 10 years of practical experience in the relevant discipline Extensive knowledge of engineering design issues and analysis methods Ability to identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems Excellent written and oral communication skills Project management and leadership skills Ability to use analytical tools including commercial software Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment Knowledge of obligations under the current SMEC MS Sound knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) Extensive knowledge of engineering materials and their applications Knowledge of contractual matters pertaining to construction Sound knowledge of OHS and environmental regulations Strictly adhere to SMEC’s Management System (MS), quality standards and HSE procedures Mentoring and coaching, both informal (e.g. project based), and formal (e.g. ECSA registration, supervising students) #J-18808-Ljbffr