Junior Structural Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects

BVi Consulting Engineers - BVi Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

BVi Consulting Engineers Western Cape (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town invites applications for a Junior Structural Engineer specialising in Renewable Energy Projects. This is a permanent, on-site role aimed at supporting design through construction with a focus on wind and solar structures.

The successful candidate will perform structural analysis, modelling and design calculations, using scripting and finite element methods, and contribute to reports and drawings. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• MEng/MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering with a solid foundation in mathematics and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis, parametric modelling and design calculations for civil infrastructure on renewable energy projects.
• Prepare computational and finite element models for wind and solar structural works.
• Apply solid mechanics and limit state design principles in scripts, models and calculation sheets.
• Prepare and review design reports, calculation packs, specifications and drawing input.
• Use computational and AI-assisted tools to prepare and check models and documentation.
• Provide structural engineering input from design through to construction and address site queries.
• Support senior engineers and project managers and take increasing responsibility for deliverables.

Skills

Structural analysis

Parametric modelling

Finite element modelling

Design calculations

Solid mechanics

Education

MEng / MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Python scripting

Finite element software

Job description

BVi Consulting Engineers Western Cape (Pty) Ltd has a vacancy for a Junior Structural Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects in their Cape Town office. This will be a permanent position.

BVi is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm with more than 400 employees and offices across Southern Africa. The BVi Group's success is based on solid business integrity principles guided by our core values. BVi is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for structural analysis, parametric modelling and design calculations for civil infrastructure on renewable energy projects, with a focus on reinforced concrete, structural steel and foundations.
• Prepare computational and finite element models for wind and solar structural works.
• Apply solid mechanics and limit state design principles in scripts, models and calculation sheets.
• Prepare and review design reports, calculation packs, specifications and drawing input.
• Use computational and AI-assisted tools to prepare and check models and documentation.
• Provide structural engineering input from design through to construction, including responses to site and construction queries
• Support senior engineers and project managers as required and take increasing responsibility for project and technical deliverables.

Minimum Requirements:

• MEng/MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering, with a clear foundation in mathematics and solid mechanics.
• A working grasp of structural behaviour, including equilibrium, load paths, limit-state design, reinforced concrete and structural steel.
• Proof you can implement engineering through computation: scripting, parametric modelling, or finite element work you can explain.
• Clear written engineering. Calculation sheets and short notes that a reviewer can follow.
• Eligibility to register with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer.
• A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites when needed