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Structural Engineer
Job summary
A growing engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in structural analysis and design. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, retirement benefits, and opportunities for career growth while engaging in diverse projects and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of post-graduate experience in structural design and analysis.
- Progress towards ECSA registration is a plus.
- Solid understanding of local building codes and SANS standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis and design using finite element modelling techniques.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, reports, and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with local and international codes and standards.
Skills
Education
Tools
We are seeking a Structural Engineer with 3–5 years’ experience and a strong foundation in structural analysis to join our growing engineering team. This is a full-time, in-office position based at our headquarters in Ndabeni.
This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging residential and mixed-use projects while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
You’ll play a critical role in delivering safe, cost-effective, and high-quality building solutions using both conventional and proprietary construction technologies.
- Perform structural analysis and design using finite element modelling techniques and software tools.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, reports, and technical design specifications.
- Work alongside architects, engineers, draughtsman and construction professionals to ensure the integrity, performance, and safety of structural systems.
- Conduct structural assessments and inspections during design and construction phases.
- Ensure compliance with local and international codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Assist in resolving structural challenges during construction, offering practical and innovative solutions.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering (required); Progress towards ECSA registration is a plus.
- 3–5 years of post-graduate experience in structural design and analysis.
- Proficiency in FEM software (e.g., Autodesk Robot, ETABS, Prokon, or equivalent).
- Solid understanding of local building codes, SANS standards, and construction practices.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Retirement benefit.
- Work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Opportunities for skill development and long-term career growth.
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