About the position
We are seeking a Structural Design Engineer with a minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience in a consulting engineering environment to join our client in their Durban office.
The role requires proven expertise in the design, detailing, and draughting of structural steel and reinforced concrete, as well as effective collaboration with project teams and clients. The successful candidate will interface with architects, mechanical and electrical engineers through BIM, prepare fee proposals, and contribute to project delivery from concept through to completion. Experience in the petrochemical and civils sectors will be considered advantageous.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 5+ years post graduate experience in consulting engineering environment in a structural engineering department/role
- Experienced in structural steel design, detailing and draughting
- Experienced in reinforced concrete design, detailing and draughting
- Liaison with other members of the project team
- BIM interfacing with architect, mechanical and electrical engineer.
- Preparation of fee proposal and interfacing with clients
- Petrochemical experience will be advantageous
- Civils experience will be advantageous
SKILLS:
- AutoCAD LT (current software version) Must be conversant with Xrefs, annotative blocks, viewports, and other features
- Revit (current software version) Must have real-world project experience in Design and Draughting (not just training experience), including interface with BIM
- Prokon modeling and design
- Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Site monitoring/inspection and giving of instructions
- Attend site meetings as required and communicate with team members
- Driver’s License (manual driver’s license is essential)
- Site inspection and report preparation
- Checking shop detail drawings
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BEng Degree or BTech in Civil Engineering
- Candidate registration with ECSA, Professional Registration would be advantageous
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD and Prokon, MS Office
PERSONALITY PROFILE:
- Strong team ethic
- Work independently with good time management
- Be able to handle pressure and tight deadlines
- Good communication skills – graphic, written AND verbal
- Confident and assertive
- Methodical, logical AND meticulous (attention to detail)
- Proactive
Desired Skills:
- Structural engineering
- Structural steel design
- Reinforced concrete design
- Pterochemical and civils
- Revit Design and Draughting
- AutoCAD LT
