Senior Structural Engineer - Industrial Plants (Upington)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development opportunities

Travel or company transport allowance

On-site role in Upington

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Structural Engineer for on-site work in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead design and analysis of heavy industrial facilities, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with SANS and international standards. Strong FE analysis skills and Pr. Eng. registration are required.

You will collaborate across disciplines, manage project timelines and budgets, and contribute to innovative, cost-effective structural solutions in a high-impact industrial hub.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with focus on structural engineering.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA.
• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, industrial focus.
• Experience designing steel and concrete structures under heavy/dynamic loads.
• Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS or ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis for heavy industrial facilities.
• Perform advanced calculations using FE analysis for complex loads.
• Produce structural drawings, specs, and construction docs.
• Ensure compliance with SANS, codes, and international standards (AISC, ACI).
• Collaborate with process/mechanical engineers and PMs.
• Conduct site investigations and supervise construction activities.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and respond to site queries.
• Manage structural engineering aspects including timelines and budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Master's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering (Structural)

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

ETABS

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Structural Engineer for on-site work in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead design and analysis of heavy industrial facilities, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with SANS and international standards. Strong FE analysis skills and Pr. Eng. registration are required.

You will collaborate across disciplines, manage project timelines and budgets, and contribute to innovative, cost-effective structural solutions in a high-impact industrial hub.