Remote Senior Structural Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-based bonuses

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Professional development allowance

International project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. The role focuses on designing and analyzing structural systems for diverse construction projects, ensuring safety, stability, and code compliance. Collaboration with architects, PMs, and other disciplines occurs through digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive structural design experience, a Master’s degree in structural engineering, and Pr. Eng. registration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• Pr. Eng. registration or equivalent.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in structural design.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for various building types and infrastructure.
• Develop detailed structural drawings, specifications, and calculation reports.
• Utilize advanced structural engineering software for modeling and simulation.
• Collaborate effectively with remote project teams via virtual communication tools.
• Review shop drawings and respond to contractor queries.
• Ensure designs meet all relevant building codes and industry standards.

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration or equivalent

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role will focus on designing and analyzing structural systems for a diverse range of construction projects, ensuring safety, stability, and compliance with all relevant building codes and standards. You will collaborate closely with architects, project managers, and other engineering disciplines through digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with exceptional design skills and a passion for leveraging technology to deliver innovative and efficient structural solutions from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for various building types and infrastructure.
• Develop detailed structural drawings, specifications, and calculation reports.
• Utilize advanced structural engineering software for modeling and simulation.
• Collaborate effectively with remote project teams via virtual communication tools.
• Review shop drawings and respond to contractor queries.
• Ensure designs meet all relevant building codes and industry standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in structural engineering design.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration or equivalent.
• Expertise in using software such as ETABS, SAP2000, or similar.
• Strong understanding of material behavior and construction techniques.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for remote-based bonuses.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Generous annual leave and professional development allowance.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and diverse international projects.