Remote Lead Structural Engineer – Global Innovation

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation package

Global health, dental, and vision保险

Home office stipend

Remote work with flexible hours

Budget for professional development

Parental leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Structural Engineer to lead global projects remotely from South Africa. This executive role demands technical leadership, strategic oversight, and mentoring across distributed teams, shaping landmark structures while advancing sustainable design.

You will drive innovative analysis, manage scope and budgets, and ensure compliance with international codes. The position offers a substantial compensation package, a remote-friendly culture, and opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years in structural engineering design with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with complex structures (high-rise, long-span, stadia).
• Remote/cross-border collaboration experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design for complex global projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to distributed teams.
• Ensure adherence to international codes and best practices.
• Review designs, calculations, and drawings for quality.
• Manage project scope, deliverables, and resources remotely.
• Conduct advanced structural analyses (seismic, wind, dynamic).
• Champion adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

PhD in Structural/Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) / Pr Eng

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

RISA-3D

BIM tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Structural Engineer to lead global projects remotely from South Africa. This executive role demands technical leadership, strategic oversight, and mentoring across distributed teams, shaping landmark structures while advancing sustainable design.

You will drive innovative analysis, manage scope and budgets, and ensure compliance with international codes. The position offers a substantial compensation package, a remote-friendly culture, and opportunities