Senior Structural Engineer: Industrial Plants & Heavy Structures

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional growth programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Mpumalanga to lead industrial structural design for plants, processing units and heavy equipment supports. The role requires coordination with process and mechanical engineers and site presence in Nelspruit.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, and 9+ years in industrial projects, with proficiency in STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, and RISA-3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred for advancement.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is required.
• 9+ years post-graduate experience in structural engineering, industrial focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of industrial facilities and heavy equipment supports.
• Manage structural engineering teams and ensure high-quality design deliverables.
• Perform advanced structural calculations and modeling for steel and concrete structures.
• Prepare detailed design reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards (SANS, AISC, ACI) and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with process and mechanical engineers for integrated solutions.
• Conduct site inspections and address on-site challenges.
• Mentor junior structural engineers and contribute to technical development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

RISA-3D

CAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Mpumalanga to lead industrial structural design for plants, processing units and heavy equipment supports. The role requires coordination with process and mechanical engineers and site presence in Nelspruit.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, and 9+ years in industrial projects, with proficiency in STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, and RISA-3D.