Structural Engineer

Eminence Business Solution (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Centurion, Gauteng is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer. The role includes technical responsibility for structural engineering designs, ensuring compliance with standards, and analyzing various facilities. Applicants should hold a BScEng or BEng in Civil Engineering and have 5-8 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience would be an advantage.
• Valid Driver's License.
• ECSA registration would be an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Technical responsibility for all structural engineering and design activities.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant procedures and regulations.
• Analyze and design limestone and coal storage facilities.
• Develop structural upgradation for existing facilities.
• Deliver progress reports.

Skills

5 - 8 years of relevant experience

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Excellent communications skills

Effective team player

Problem-solving skills

Analytical thinking

Education

BScEng, BEng Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoDesk Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Responsibilities

• Technical responsibility for all structural engineering and design activities.
• Maintain the required technical quality of work.
• Review, check and approve work output of discipline assigned staff as required.
• Ensure that designs comply with the relevant procedures and regulations.
• Providing interpretation of International, National and Company Standards, Codes of Practice and Procedures.
• Provide technical leadership to discipline assigned staff as required.
• Using computer modelling simulations to predict how structures will act under varying conditions, i.e., high winds, flooding or earth tremors.
• Advising on suitable materials for a build.
• Calculating loads and stresses on structural foundations, beams and walls.
• Ensuring projects meet legal, environmental and health and safety standards.
• Working with designers to develop construction plans and blueprints.
• Delivering progress reports.
• Prepare architectural designs for commercial buildings, strategically important buildings, University buildings, manufacturing facilities and other essential facilities.
• Analyze all design structures to upgrade existing power production facilities and build new facilities.
• Prepare engineering designs for foundation systems and steel structures to build boiler and powerhouse buildings and manage all air pollution control systems.
• Analyze and design limestone and coal storage and loading facilities, cooling towers, water intake and treatment facilities, piper racks, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Design of various infrastructures that include bridges, production houses and hydraulic systems.
• Perform research and design structures for new petrochemical and oil refinery facilities, biofuel, chemical and Indus trial facilities, consumer goods and food processing facilities.
• Develop structural up gradation or expansion of existing infrastructural facilities for various types.
• Design electrical substations and underground overhead high-voltage transmission lines.
• Administer all activities for design of site development, steel and foundation, mechanical and electrical equipment, concrete or wood or steel design to cater to individual needs of clients.
• Ensure designs are prepare to according to necessary civil engineering standards and procedures.
• Perform extensive research to develop specific designs as per customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience would be an advantage.
• Valid Driver's License.
• BScEng, BEng Civil Engineering ONLY.
• ECSA registration would be an advantage.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency.
• Civil Designer.
• AutoCAD.
• AutoDesk Civil 3D.
• Probar 2D.
• Revit.
• CADSRC will be an added advantage.
• A positive attitude and willingness to equip and encourage co-workers.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Established credibility and integrity.
• The ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.
• The willingness to accept other job responsibilities as needed.
• Understanding of proper safety procedures and recognition of hazards.
• The ability to multitask.
• Effective team player.
• Is a good problem solver.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and is approachable.
• Is observant, thorough and accurate.
• Has good administrative and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Analytical thinking.
• Is able to use initiative.
• Must be willing to travel.

Effective Date

Immediately

Remuneration

Negotiable

Location

Centurion, Gauteng

Application Procedure

All applications must send a detailed resume, qualifications, transcript / statement of results, current payslip & Driver's License to , with the Job title as the subject.

Applicants with a detailed CV and required supporting documents will be considered.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.