Senior Structural Engineer

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading company is urgently seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer in Johannesburg. In this role, you will design and oversee the construction of buildings and bridges, ensuring safety and compliance with construction standards. You should have over 10 years of design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and a BSc Eng or BEng degree. The position combines office and on-site work, providing an exciting opportunity to manage projects while ensuring structural integrity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience is required.
• Experience in both steel and reinforced concrete structural design.
• Registered as a professional engineer (Pr Eng).

Responsibilities

• Design structures, such as buildings or bridges.
• Create structural models using AutoCAD.
• Measure loads and pressures on structures.
• Monitor on-site construction processes.
• Collaborate with contractors and project managers.

Skills

AutoCAD

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

BSc Eng or BEng degree

Job description

An industry-leading company situated in Johannesburg is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join their team. You’ll ensure that structures are safe and strong. As a structural engineer, you’ll spend time both in our office – designing and planning project details – and on-site where you’ll provide technical advice to construction workers.

To succeed in this role, you should have hands‑on experience using several construction methods and materials and advanced knowledge of AutoCAD. Project management and analytical skills are also very important.

Responsibilities

• Design structures, such as buildings or bridges
• Create structural models by using computer-aided design software
• Measure loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence
• Follow construction safety guidelines
• Choose appropriate materials based on structural specifications
• Monitor on-site construction processes and supervise construction workers
• Prepare and allocate budgets
• Track and report on project progress
• Collaborate with contractors and project managers

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years of design experience
• Experience in both steel and reinforced concrete structural design
• Registered as a professional engineer (Pr Eng)
• Must have a BSc Eng or BEng degree.