Junior Structural Engineer: Renewables 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 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.