Senior Structural Engineer Full Time

An industry-leading company situated in Johannesburg is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join their team. You’ll ensure that structures are safe and strong. As a structural engineer, you’ll spend time both in our office – designing and planning project details – and on-site where you’ll provide technical advice to construction workers.

To succeed in this role, you should have hands-on experience using several construction methods and materials and advanced knowledge of AutoCAD. Project management and analytical skills are also very important.

Responsibilities

• Design structures, such as buildings or bridges
• Create structural models by using computer-aided design software
• Measure loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence
• Follow construction safety guidelines
• Choose appropriate materials based on structural specifications
• Monitor on-site construction processes and supervise construction workers
• Prepare and allocate budgets
• Track and report on project progress
• Collaborate with contractors and project managers

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years of design experience
• Experience in both steel and reinforced concrete structural design
• Registered as a professional engineer (Pr Eng)
• Must have a BSc Eng or BEng degree.