Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer (Remote Options)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Remote work options

Large-scale projects

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 invites a highly skilled Structural Mechanical Engineer to strengthen our client’s Richards Bay-based engineering team. The role focuses on structural integrity and performance of mechanical systems and large-scale infrastructure projects, delivering rigorous analyses to ensure safety and reliability.

You will conduct detailed analyses (FEA), develop robust designs, and ensure compliance with ASME/BS standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in structural analysis.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in structural engineering and analysis.
• Experience with ASME, BS, or relevant international standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), to assess the integrity of mechanical designs.
• Develop and validate structural designs for various components and systems under different load conditions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate structural requirements into overall system designs.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing analysis methodologies, results, and recommendations.
• Provide technical expertise on structural aspects during project planning, execution, and review phases.

Skills

FEA software

Mechanics of materials

Fatigue analysis

Education

Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (structural analysis)

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

Job description

Placements24 invites a highly skilled Structural Mechanical Engineer to strengthen our client’s Richards Bay-based engineering team. The role focuses on structural integrity and performance of mechanical systems and large-scale infrastructure projects, delivering rigorous analyses to ensure safety and reliability.

You will conduct detailed analyses (FEA), develop robust designs, and ensure compliance with ASME/BS standards.