Structural Engineer - Heavy Industrial Projects

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Structural Engineer for a Kimberley, Canada project focused on heavy industrial facilities. You will design and analyze steel and concrete structures, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with industry codes.

Work with multidisciplinary teams, perform site assessments during construction and commissioning, and develop detailed drawings and calculations for plant facilities. This role offers strong growth and exposure to major industrial developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience focused on the structural design of heavy industrial facilities.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software, especially STAAD.Pro and ANSYS.
• Experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, and specialized industrial coatings.
• Strong understanding of relevant industrial codes and standards (AISC, ACI, SANS).

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for heavy industrial structures, including steel and concrete components, pipe racks, and equipment supports.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for industrial facilities.
• Ensure designs meet stringent safety standards, operational requirements, and codes specific to industrial environments.
• Conduct site assessments and provide structural engineering support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to integrate structural designs into the plant layout.
• Review contractor submittals and resolve structural issues during construction.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design for heavy industry

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

ANSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Structural Engineer with experience in heavy industrial projects to join their team in Kimberley . This challenging role involves the design and analysis of structures supporting industrial facilities, such as processing plants, material handling systems, and heavy machinery foundations. You will ensure the structural integrity, safety, and longevity of critical industrial infrastructure. This position requires a deep understanding of structural principles applied to dynamic and high-load environments, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for heavy industrial structures, including steel and concrete components, pipe racks, and equipment supports.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for industrial facilities.
• Ensure designs meet stringent safety standards, operational requirements, and codes specific to industrial environments.
• Conduct site assessments and provide structural engineering support during the construction and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to integrate structural designs seamlessly into the overall plant layout.
• Review contractor submittments and resolve structural issues that may arise during construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience focused on the structural design of heavy industrial facilities .
• Proficiency in structural analysis software, especially for dynamic and complex load conditions (e.g., STAAD.Pro, ANSYS).
• Experience with materials such as structural steel, reinforced concrete, and specialized industrial coatings.
• Strong understanding of relevant industrial codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ACI, SANS).

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting the specialized expertise required.
• Opportunity to work on significant industrial development projects.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Support for continuous professional development and training.
• Be part of a leading engineering firm known for its work in the industrial sector.