Remote Senior Structural Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office setup support

Professional development

Projects across South Africa

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its fully remote team delivering projects across South Africa, including Cape Town.

You will design and analyze structural systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, ensure compliance with codes, and collaborate with a distributed team using SAP2000, ETABS, Prokon and CAD.

The role offers remote work with a competitive salary, home office support, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in structural engineering design.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA or eligibility for registration.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (SAP2000, ETABS, Prokon) and CAD software.
• Experience designing with steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for a variety of building types, including residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
• Develop detailed structural drawings, specifications, and calculations using advanced engineering software.
• Ensure designs comply with national and international building codes, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and other engineering disciplines in a virtual environment.
• Conduct technical reviews of designs prepared by junior engineers and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in structural engineering and construction materials.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

Prokon

CAD software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is expanding its engineering capabilities and is seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer to join their fully remote team, serving projects across South Africa, including Cape Town . You will be instrumental in designing and analyzing the structural integrity of various building projects, ensuring safety, stability, and compliance with all relevant codes and standards. This position offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the challenge of contributing to impactful construction and infrastructure developments. You will collaborate with a distributed team of professionals, utilizing cutting-edge software and innovative design techniques to deliver exceptional engineering solutions from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for a variety of building types, including residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
• Develop detailed structural drawings, specifications, and calculations using advanced engineering software.
• Ensure designs comply with national and international building codes, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with architects, project managers, and other engineering disciplines in a virtual environment.
• Conduct technical reviews of designs prepared by junior engineers and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in structural engineering and construction materials.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in structural engineering design.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA or eligibility for registration.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, ETABS, Prokon) and CAD software.
• Demonstrated experience in designing with steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with annual review.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Contribution towards home office setup and internet expenses.
• Access to continuous professional development and training programs.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects across South Africa.