Junior Structural Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects

BVi Consulting Engineers - BVi Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

BVi Consulting Engineers Western Cape (Pty) Ltd invites applications for a Junior Structural Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects based in Cape Town. This permanent role focuses on structural analysis, modelling and design for renewable energy civil infrastructure, with emphasis on reinforced concrete and structural steel.

You will support senior engineers from concept to construction, prepare reports and drawings, and contribute to innovative, AI-assisted modelling approaches on wind and solar

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Structural analysis

Parametric modelling

Finite element modelling

Scripting

Calculations

Education

MEng/MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AI-assisted tools

Job description

BVi Consulting Engineers Western Cape (Pty) Ltd invites applications for a Junior Structural Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects based in Cape Town. This permanent role focuses on structural analysis, modelling and design for renewable energy civil infrastructure, with emphasis on reinforced concrete and structural steel.

You will support senior engineers from concept to construction, prepare reports and drawings, and contribute to innovative, AI-assisted modelling approaches on wind and solar