Professional Structural Engineer

Geotech; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Geotech in South Africa seeks a Professional Structural Engineer to lead planning, design and administration of building and infrastructure projects from inception to completion.

You will prepare calculations, technical specifications, tender documentation, and reports; lead a team of designers and draughtspersons; oversee BIM work with ACC; engage with clients and contractors to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Registration with ECSA as Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in planning, design and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and administer projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare calculations and technical documentation.
• Prepare project and technical specifications.
• Lead an internal project team of designers and draughtspersons.
• Provide input into cost estimates and project reports.
• Review and evaluate technical work and ensure quality.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Contract administration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Registration with ECSA as Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist

Tools

MasterSeries

Prokon

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Job description

Professional Structural Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Plan, design and administer engineering and building projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare engineering calculations and technical documentation.
• Prepare project and technical specifications.
• Work independently while also leading an internal project team of designers and draughtspersons.
• Provide input into engineering, operating and capital cost estimates.
• Assist with managing and quality-checking project deliverables.
• Review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior and intermediate engineers.
• Contribute to the ongoing professional development of unregistered technical staff.
• Prepare tender documentation.
• Prepare project reports, including:
  • Project inception reports.
  • Concept and viability reports.
  • Design reports.
  • Tender evaluation reports.
  • Progress reports.
  • Financial reports.
  • Project close-out reports.
• Conduct structural condition assessments and prepare detailed reports.
• Manage the day-to-day contract administration and structural works for building and engineering projects.
• Handle technical queries and facilitate effective resolutions.
• Lead site and technical meetings, including preparing and recording meeting minutes.
• Maintain regular communication with professionals, contractors and clients.
• Assist with technical query and dispute resolution in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with project safety and environmental matters during construction.
• Perform general office and project-related administrative duties.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on Structural Engineering.
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
• Minimum 2 years’ verifiable post-registration experience in the planning, design and contract administration of building and engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Strong background in the design of the following will be advantageous:
  • Bulk water reservoirs.
  • Water treatment works.
  • Stormwater management infrastructure.
  • Water-retaining structures.
  • Reinforced concrete-framed structures.
  • Steel-framed structures.
• Experience managing design teams to complete tasks and deliver high-quality outputs, including design calculations, drawings, schedules and reports, within required timeframes and budgets.
• Strong understanding of engineering design codes and technical standards.
• Proficiency in MasterSeries or Prokon, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Experience using Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, particularly Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).