Structural Design Engineer

Cochrane Global; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering company is seeking a qualified Structural Design Engineer for a 3-month contract in Spartan, Gauteng. The role involves reviewing technical documentation, preparing design specifications, and supervising drawings for steel structures. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in structural design and proficiency in relevant software tools.

Qualifications

• Qualified civil & structural engineer with BSc/BEng/HND.
• At least 5 years of structural design experience.
• Registered as a professional engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review client's technical documentation and maintain project technical files.
• Prepare design specifications and develop studies for steel structures.
• Supervise and approve steel structure drawings issued by designers.

Skills

Design in Steel

Design in Reinforced Concrete

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

BSc/BEng/HND in Civil & Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Prokon

Revit

SolidWorks FEA

Job description

Structural Design Engineer

Working hours: 7am – 6pm (Mon. to Fri)

Contract duration: 3 Months

Management style: Micromanagement

An international engineering company in Spartan is currently looking to employ a qualified and experienced Structural Steel Design Engineer.

Responsibilities:

1. Review client's technical documentation and requirements.
2. Maintain project technical files.
3. Control subcontracted discipline engineering documents.
4. Set up and execute assigned engineering activities such as detail design, verification, and studies related to discipline, aiming for sound engineering and design optimization in terms of costs, fabrication simplicity, and safety.
5. Prepare design specifications.
6. Develop studies and calculation notes for steel structures and structural steel buildings.
7. Prepare Material Take-Off (MTO) and Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
8. Prepare Scope of Work (S.O.W.) and technical specifications for steel structure subcontractors.
9. Prepare technical documentation for steel structure material requisition and assist procurement in technical evaluations.
10. Control manufacturer’s shop drawings and connection calculation notes and details.
11. Supervise/Approve steel structure drawings issued by designers and draftsmen.
12. Implement discipline follow-up activities.
13. Implement field engineering activities.
14. Participate in contract administration, chair/steer site meetings, act as Principal Agent, manage invoicing, and monthly reporting.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc/BEng/HND qualified civil & structural engineer.
• Ideally registered as a professional engineer.
• Ability to design in Steel and Reinforced Concrete (RC).
• Previous experience in design of formworks, falseworks, scaffolding, foundations, and ground supports, with some project management exposure.
• Good understanding of international loading codes such as ASCE, BS-EN, SANS, SBC, IBC.
• At least 5 years of structural design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Prokon, and Revit.
• Experience with SolidWorks FEA analysis is advantageous.
• Ability to produce detailed calculations and drawings of structural elements.
• Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working in a team environment and using own initiative.