Civil Engineer - Structural Design (Remote)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical and retirement benefits

CPD and training

National development projects

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer with a strong background in structural design to join a fully remote engineering team serving projects across South Africa, including near Polokwane. You will focus on structural integrity analysis and detailed design to meet safety standards and project specs.

Collaborating with architects, project managers, and construction teams, you will deliver robust, innovative solutions from a home-based work environment, contributing to national

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 6+ years of structural design and analysis experience.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA required.
• Proficiency in ETABS, SAP2000, or STAAD.Pro.
• Experience with concrete, steel, and masonry design codes.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure using advanced engineering principles.
• Develop detailed structural drawings, calculations, and specifications compliant with South African National Standards (SANS).
• Collaborate closely with architects and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and efficient designs.
• Review construction submittals and respond to requests for information (RFIs) from site teams.
• Conduct site visits as necessary to assess existing conditions or verify construction progress, coordinated with project timelines.
• Ensure all structural designs meet safety codes, building regulations, and project requirements, considering local context such as Limpopo province.

Skills

Pr Eng Registration

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proficient Civil Engineer with a strong background in Structural Design to join their fully remote engineering team. This role will support a variety of building and infrastructure projects across South Africa, with potential projects in or near Polokwane . You will be responsible for the structural integrity analysis and design of various components, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project specifications. Working remotely, you will collaborate with architects, project managers, and construction teams to deliver robust and innovative structural solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute impactful designs from a flexible, home-based work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure using advanced engineering principles.
• Develop detailed structural drawings, calculations, and specifications compliant with South African National Standards (SANS).
• Collaborate closely with architects and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and efficient designs.
• Review construction submittals and respond to requests for information (RFIs) from site teams.
• Conduct site visits as necessary to assess existing conditions or verify construction progress, coordinated with project timelines.
• Ensure all structural designs meet safety codes, building regulations, and project requirements, considering local context such as Limpopo province.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in structural design and analysis.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is required.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, or STAAD.Pro.
• Experience with concrete, steel, and masonry design codes.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills for effective remote collaboration with stakeholders across South Africa.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Support for continuing professional development and advanced training.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging structural projects contributing to national development in areas like Limpopo.