Structural Engineer

Atana; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Professional Structural Engineer to handle various projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with structural standards. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, be registered with ECSA, and possess 5 to 10+ years of experience, with strong skills in Revit and structural design. This role promotes diversity and fosters an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with ECSA required.
• 5 to 10+ years relevant experience in consulting engineering.
• Experience with 3D calculation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Structural engineering and design during all project phases.
• Prepare and evaluate concept designs according to project requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Structural design of buildings

Advanced Revit modelling skills

Experience in FMCG industrial projects

Good knowledge of structural standards

Parametric Design, Automated Engineering

Education

MEng/BEng/BSc in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

Revit

Robot / TEKLA

ProKon

Job description

At Atana, we want our workforce to be as diverse as the peoplewe serve and the places they come from. That’s why we strive to create a workplace and culture that is fair and inclusive. Together, we're starting a journey in which each of us, individually and as a group, accepts, welcomes, and celebrates our uniqueness because we know that embracing diversity unlocks new ideas and fosters a spirit of openness that makes it easier for people to work together.

There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Professional Structural Engineer to join our Industry & Mission Critical Facilities Advisory Groups in our South Africa offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Umhlanga.

Main Responsibilities

• Structural engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards.
• Assess client/ project structural engineering requirements.
• Prepare concept design and objectively evaluate, both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives/requirements.
• Perform the necessary calculations for complex steel, concrete and timber structures and contribute to the drafting of designs in cooperation with expert reviewers.
• Address complex technical questions from clients, in cooperation with expert reviewers.
• Perform checks and attend meetings with clients and contractors during the execution phase of projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues or third parties on (a part of) the structural design.
• Ensure that from a technical and budgetary point of view (time and money) your processes and activities run according to established principles and as required by quality standards.
• Check calculations and drawings of colleagues or third parties.
• Maintain project records in accordance with internal quality system.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Minimum qualifications, skills and experience

• MEng/BEng/BSc degree in Structural/Civil Engineering (specialization in the structural design of buildings).
• Professional registration with ECSA is required.
• 5 to 10+ years’ relevant experience within the consulting engineering environment.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience in FMCG industrial projects and data centre projects is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of structural standards, guidelines and working methods.
• Advanced Revit modelling skills.
• Advanced Robot / TEKLA & ProKon skills.
• Experience with the use of 3D calculation software.
• Parametric Design, Automated Engineering and Augmented Design experience.

Behavioural competencies

• Be well organized, systematic and target driven.
• Able to handle pressure and delivery of targets, using own initiative.
• Results-oriented (problem solving ability).
• Collaborative, flexible and independent.
• Customer-oriented.
• Able to transfer knowledge and skills to others.
• Willingness to travel regularly through South Africa and globally for projects.

In line with our Employment Equity policy, preference will be given to applicants from designated groups.