Structural Engineer

Our client in the Agricultural Industry, requires the services of an highly motivated, analytical thinking Structural Engineer with excellent problem solving skills to join their team.

Key performance areas:

• Manage the development of assemblies and components in SolidWorks
• Detailed design and engineering of polyethylene greenhouses
• Perform structural steel designs, including building and foundation elements
• Perform calculations to ensure proper component design at both the part and structural level
• Ensure compliance with all relevant building codes
• Provide technical input when required to support the execution process (procurement, manufacturing, QA, installation etc.)
• Facilitate seamless integration between greenhouse structure and other systems (Heating, Ventilation, Electrical, Water etc.)

The successful candidate must have:

• Matric with a BSc Degree Civil/Structural Engineering or related qualification
• A minimum of  3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven knowledge of RISA-3D, RAM Elements, CASTA or similar structural engineering software
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office – Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Must be a team player with the ability to work collaboratively and offer support internally and externally
• Meticulous and methodical with good record keeping abilities
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities under pressure and be able to meet long and short term deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing to travel within South Africa and Africa
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

If you do send an email to the recruiter directly: please state the position you are applying for

To be discussed during the interview stage.

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Recruiter: Mikayla Forrester

Email: Recruiter@peoplefinder.org.za