Remote Senior Structural Engineer — Lead & Design

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible working hours

Paid time off

Home office setup support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a remote role with a premier architectural and engineering firm in South Africa. You will lead structural design for diverse building projects, perform analyses with ETABS, SAP2000, Revit Structure, and ensure compliance with SANS and NBR.

This remote-first position requires PE registration, 9+ years experience, strong communication, and ability to mentor juniors while coordinating with virtual teams nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural specialization.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Minimum 9 years of progressive experience in structural engineering design for buildings.
• Experience managing structural projects from concept to completion.
• Expertise in ETABS, SAP2000, Revit Structure or similar.
• Proficiency in design of concrete, steel, and masonry structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently with remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design process for residential, commercial and institutional buildings.
• Perform complex structural analyses using advanced software and engineering principles.
• Develop detailed structural drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with SANS, NBR and relevant codes.
• Manage structural project aspects, including scope, scheduling and virtual coordination.
• Provide expert technical advice to architectural and construction teams.
• Review submittals from contractors and respond to design queries.
• Mentor and guide junior structural engineers in a remote setting.
• Stay updated on advancements in structural engineering materials and technologies.

Skills

Project leadership

Strong communication

Remote collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Master's degree in Structural Engineering (advantage)

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

Revit Structure

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a remote role with a premier architectural and engineering firm in South Africa. You will lead structural design for diverse building projects, perform analyses with ETABS, SAP2000, Revit Structure, and ensure compliance with SANS and NBR.

This remote-first position requires PE registration, 9+ years experience, strong communication, and ability to mentor juniors while coordinating with virtual teams nationwide.