Remote Lead Structural Engineer - Innovate & Mentor

Placements24

Durban

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement
Competitive salary and benefits
Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Structural Engineer to spearhead remote structural design. You will mentor a distributed team, perform advanced analyses for diverse projects, and ensure compliance with national codes from a home office in Durban and beyond.

The role requires a Master's in Structural Engineering, Pr. Eng. with ECSA, and 10+ years in design and project management, plus fluency with major FEA and CAD tools to drive innovative, safe structures nationwide.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering required.
  • Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA mandatory.
  • 10+ years of progressive structural engineering design and project management experience.
  • Expertise in FEA software and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the structural design process from concept to construction support.
  • Perform complex structural analysis using SAP2000, ETABS or STAAD.Pro.
  • Develop and review drawings, specs and technical reports per codes.
  • Mentor a remote team of engineers and technicians.
  • Collaborate with architects, PMs and construction teams via digital channels.
  • Oversee site inspections and provide remote guidance as needed.

Skills

Remote leadership
Project management
Team mentorship
Communication

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000
ETABS
STAAD.Pro
CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Structural Engineer to spearhead remote structural design. You will mentor a distributed team, perform advanced analyses for diverse projects, and ensure compliance with national codes from a home office in Durban and beyond.

The role requires a Master's in Structural Engineering, Pr. Eng. with ECSA, and 10+ years in design and project management, plus fluency with major FEA and CAD tools to drive innovative, safe structures nationwide.

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