Senior Structural Engineer – Remote Building Design Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to international projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design and analysis of diverse building projects. This fully remote role services projects across South Africa with emphasis on the Stellenbosch region, requiring strong autonomy and remote collaboration.

You will mentor junior team members, drive technical excellence, and ensure designs meet safety, performance and sustainability standards. Excellent communication and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural specialization.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in structural design, focusing on buildings.
• Expert proficiency in structural analysis software (ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro) and BIM tools (Revit Structure).
• Knowledge of concrete, steel, and masonry design codes (SANS, Eurocodes).
• Ability to manage projects independently and lead remote teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and proactive task management.
• Experience in seismic design and dynamic analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of complex building projects from concept to completion.
• Develop innovative, cost-effective structural solutions compliant with codes.
• Perform advanced structural analysis using state-of-the-art software.
• Prepare structural drawings, specs, and reports.
• Oversee and review work of junior engineers and designers.
• Collaborate with architects, M&E consultants, and others in a virtual environment.
• Conduct peer reviews and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Lead structural design

Remote team leadership

Mentor junior engineers

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

Revit Structure

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design and analysis of diverse building projects. This fully remote role services projects across South Africa with emphasis on the Stellenbosch region, requiring strong autonomy and remote collaboration.

You will mentor junior team members, drive technical excellence, and ensure designs meet safety, performance and sustainability standards. Excellent communication and project leadership are essential.