Lead Structural Engineer - Remote & Innovative Design

Placements24; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Bonuses based on performance

Health, retirement and insurance

Leadership opportunities

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Lead Structural Engineer to spearhead design initiatives for diverse projects. This fully remote role allows you to mentor engineers and shape innovative structural solutions from afar, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across buildings and infrastructure.

Based in a premier Cape Town-based firm, the role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with architects and project teams, and the delivery of landmark structures through advanced design principles.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in structural engineering design and analysis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent international certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of complex structural systems for diverse construction projects.
• Develop innovative structural solutions, optimizing designs for material efficiency, safety, and constructability.
• Review and approve structural drawings, calculations, and specifications prepared by the engineering team.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and other consultants to ensure integrated and compliant project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate structural engineers.
• Conduct quality control checks and ensure adherence to building codes and engineering standards.

Skills

Structural design

Structural analysis

Mentorship

Project leadership

Seismic design

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

Revit Structure

CAD tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Lead Structural Engineer to spearhead design initiatives for diverse projects. This fully remote role allows you to mentor engineers and shape innovative structural solutions from afar, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across buildings and infrastructure.

Based in a premier Cape Town-based firm, the role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with architects and project teams, and the delivery of landmark structures through advanced design principles.