Structural Engineer / Technologist

Minimum Requirements

• BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering, or BTech/BEngTech in Civil Engineering with an appropriate structural engineering focus.
• Approximately 510 years' relevant structural engineering experience, preferably within a consulting engineering environment.
• Demonstrable experience in the structural analysis and design of buildings and/or industrial structures.
• Good working knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake structural analysis, design and detailing for building and industrial structures.
• Design reinforced concrete, structural steel and associated foundations and structural elements.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, design reports, drawings and technical documentation.
• Develop practical and cost-effective structural solutions appropriate to project requirements.
• Coordinate structural designs with architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical and other project disciplines.
• Provide technical input from concept and feasibility stages through detailed design and construction.
• Review drawings and information prepared by technicians and draughting personnel.
• Carry out site inspections and construction monitoring to verify that structural works are completed in accordance with the design intent.
• Respond to technical queries arising during construction and assist with resolving site-related engineering issues.
• Attend client, professional team and site meetings as required.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of specifications, schedules, technical reports and tender or construction documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable South African codes, standards and statutory requirements.
• Manage assigned design tasks and deliverables against agreed project programmes.
• Contribute to internal design reviews, quality-control processes and technical problem solving.
• Support junior engineering and technical team members where required.

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