Senior Structural Engineer - Industrial Facilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career growth

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design and analysis of industrial facilities, including process plants, warehouses and heavy equipment foundations.

You will supervise complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with steel and concrete design codes, seismic and blast considerations, and project schedules.

Hybrid work arrangement offers flexibility and opportunities for growth within a dynamic engineering team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of industrial structural experience.
• Experience with seismic and blast design advantageous.
• Strong leadership and client liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design of industrial buildings, plants and foundations.
• Perform advanced structural analysis using finite element methods.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings and specifications for industrial structures.
• Conduct site inspections and support construction activities.
• Review submittals for compliance with design intent.
• Mentor junior structural engineers in design and analysis.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring

Structural analysis

Seismic design

Blast design

STAAD.Pro

Robot Structural

Team management

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

Robot Structural Analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design and analysis of industrial facilities in Mahikeng . This role requires extensive experience in designing structures for manufacturing plants, warehouses, and heavy industrial applications. You will be responsible for ensuring the robustness, safety, and efficiency of these critical structures, working within a company that supports innovation and complex engineering challenges in the North West province. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex projects and mentoring junior engineers, contributing significantly to the region's industrial development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design of industrial buildings, including process plants, warehouses, and heavy equipment foundations.
• Perform advanced structural analysis using finite element methods for complex loading conditions.
• Prepare detailed design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications for industrial structures.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction phases.
• Review contractor submittals and ensure compliance with design intent and project requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior structural engineers in design and analysis techniques.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering, with a strong focus on industrial facilities.
• Expertise in structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, Robot Structural Analysis).
• In-depth knowledge of steel and concrete design codes relevant to industrial structures.
• Experience with seismic design and blast-resistant design principles is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and client liaison skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and project leadership.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging industrial engineering projects in Mahikeng .