Structural Engineer

Chainlink Recruitment; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Structural / Civil Engineer with ECSA registration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in steel and modular structures, able to work on process plants across various sectors. Responsibilities include designing, reviewing structures, providing engineering sign-off, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role demands attention to detail, technical accuracy, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a dynamic work environment with complex engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• ECSA registration is mandatory for the position.
• Extensive experience in steel structures is required.
• Strong experience in modular structures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and review steel and modular structures.
• Provide engineering sign-off as per ECSA requirements.
• Integrate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Steel structures

Modular structural design

Attention to detail

Technical accuracy

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

ECSA registration (BEng or BTech Eng)

Tools

Prokon

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

A specialist engineering company in the East Rand manufacturing modular process plants is seeking an experienced Structural / Civil Engineer registered with ECSA. The company designs and delivers pilot plants, test facilities, demonstration plants, and full-scale modular production plants across the mining, metallurgical, oil & gas, petrochemical, and food & beverage sectors.

They offer a fully integrated engineering and fabrication service — from front-end engineering and design (FEED), through detailed design, manufacturing, packaging, shipping, site installation, commissioning, and after-sales support. Their engineering team works closely with clients to deliver high-quality modular systems that are safe, scalable, rapidly deployable, and cost-effective.

The ideal candidate must have strong experience in steel structures, modular structural design, and the ability to integrate engineering solutions across multiple project phases. Attention to detail, technical accuracy, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• ECSA registration (BEng or BTech Eng) – mandatory
• Extensive experience in steel structures
• Strong experience in modular structures (skids, frames, platforms, modular plants)
• Experience in mining, petrochemical, oil & gas, or modular plant environments
• Proficiency in structural design software (Prokon, AutoCAD, Revit or similar)
• Ability to provide engineering sign-off and ensure compliance with SANS standards
• Strong understanding of fabrication, manufacturing, and installation processes

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and review steel and modular structures for process plants
• Provide engineering sign-off in accordance with ECSA requirements
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and technical documentation
• Integrate with multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, piping, electrical, fabrication)
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and structural assessments
• Ensure compliance with SANS standards, building regulations, and client specifications
• Support projects from FEED through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
• Work closely with fabricators, tradesmen, and project managers to ensure quality, cost, and timelines are met
• Apply strong attention to detail and uphold engineering best practices
• Deliver solutions quickly and accurately in a fast-paced project environment