Civil & Structural Engineer | Johannesburg | Permanent (Mid Level)

Edge Executive Search Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions firm in South Africa is seeking a Civil and Structural Engineer to support renewable energy projects. The role involves producing designs for various technologies, ensuring compliance and constructability, and coordinating with EPC teams. Candidates should have 5–9 years of relevant experience and Pr Eng registration. This is an opportunity to engage in significant projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years’ civil and structural engineering experience.
• Experience with site development and infrastructure layouts.

Responsibilities

• Produce site grading, foundation designs, and civil infrastructure layouts.
• Perform structural analysis for PV racks and wind turbine foundations.
• Conduct constructability reviews for buildings and access roads.

Skills

Strong structural analysis capability

Foundation design experience

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Pr Eng registration

Job description

This is an opportunity to step into a technically significant role within a growing renewable energy environment. If you enjoy tackling complex civil and structural challenges across multiple technologies, this role will keep you engaged and developing.

In this position, you will support multidisciplinary infrastructure projects spanning PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems. You will work closely with EPC teams, ensuring all designs are compliant, constructible, and aligned with project risks and timelines.

Our client is an established engineering and energy solutions business delivering large-scale renewable projects across Africa. They offer a collaborative environment, technical depth, and exposure to full-project lifecycles.

What You’ll Do

• Produce site grading, foundation designs, and civil infrastructure layouts for various renewable technologies

• Perform structural analysis and verification for PV racks, wind turbine foundations, and BESS enclosures

• Design battery enclosures for fire suppression, ventilation, and thermal management

• Conduct constructability reviews for access roads, buildings, and auxiliary structures

• Coordinate with EPC teams to ensure structural compliance and effective risk mitigation

What You Bring

• Pr Eng registration

• 5–9 years’ civil and structural engineering experience

• Strong structural analysis capability across renewable technologies

• Experience with foundation design, infrastructure layouts, and site development

• Ability to collaborate effectively with EPC and multidisciplinary teams

What Success Looks Like

• Designs delivered accurately, on time, and aligned with project risk profiles

• Effective management of civil and structural constraints across technologies

• Clear, proactive coordination with internal and external stakeholders

• Robust compliance and constructability outcomes throughout execution