BVi Consulting Engineers Western Cape (Pty) Ltd has a vacancy for a Structural Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects in their Cape Town office. This will be a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the detailed design and design implementation of civil infrastructure on renewable projects with a key focus on reinforced concrete and structural steel.
- Authoring and detailed review of structural design documentation such as design calculation sheets, reports and drawings.
- Provide structural engineering input across renewable energy projects, from design through to construction and completion.
- Assist with the preparation and review of technical reports, specifications, drawings and project documentation.
- Monitor progress and provide input into project reporting and construction meetings.
- Conduct site inspections and identify, investigate and resolve technical and construction-related issues.
- Liaise with contractors, clients, consultants and other project stakeholders to facilitate effective project delivery.
- Review contractor submissions, method statements, drawings, technical information and other project documentation.
- Assist with quality control and ensure that construction works meet the required engineering and project standards.
- Provide technical guidance and engineering solutions to site-related challenges.
- Identify potential risks, deviations and delays and assist in developing appropriate corrective actions.
- Ensure that engineering work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, BVi procedures and client requirements.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.
- Support senior engineers and project managers as required and take increasing responsibility for project and technical deliverables.
Project Experience:
Experience in the following areas will be advantageous:
- Wind farm developments and associated infrastructure.
- Solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.
- Structural and Civil works associated with renewable energy facilities.
- Foundations and associated civil infrastructure.
- Experience with design in accordance with Eurocode.
- Experience with the Finite Element Method with a sound understanding of solid mechanics principles
Minimum Requirements
- BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 4 years' relevant post-graduate engineering experience.
- Minimum 1-2 years' practical site experience within the renewable energy sector.
- Experience in wind farm projects is strongly preferred, although relevant solar project experience will also be considered.
- Must be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
- Sound knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and construction practices.
- Sound knowledge of Limit State Design principles.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel and work on project sites as required.
- Experience in the following software: Revit and C3D with proven ability of parametric modeling